Care recipient (cr) has trouble tasting his foods

Try: Avoid left over and stale foods prepare meals when the cr is hungry so that food is always fresh and tastes fresh Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Taste, So-So Taste, Poor Taste Information: n/a References: remedy for loss of taste 2008 available at Keywords: Taste can’t taste loss of taste taste buds […]

Care recipient (cr) gets night leg cramps

Try: Drink fluids throughout the day to prevent dehydration try drinking 8 to 16 ounces of tonic water tonic water contains a chemical that may help prevent muscle cramps by relaxing the nerves Materials: Tonic water Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: leg cramps harvard medical school 2005 available at Keywords: Leg cramps […]

Care recipient (cr) has irritable bowel and gets an upset stomach

Try: Eat fresh vegetables and fruits eat a fiber rich food fiber improves working of intestine and stabilizes the symptoms avoid caffeine and fat they may cause cramps in intestine drink at least eight glasses of water every day avoid carbonated beverages gas produced due to their consumption will worsen the symptoms eat small meals […]

Care recipient (cr) has irritable bowel and gets an upset stomach

Try: Exercise regularly reduce tension help the cr de-stress his life avoid taking laxatives too often Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: irritable bowel syndrome ibs 2004 available at Keywords: Irritable bowels stomach ache stress exercise *This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Care recipient (cr) has lost his sense of taste

Try: Prepare a variety of foods each day stimulate the cr’s taste buds by contrasting different tastes like sweet with sour or serve hot food with cold foods serve hot brownies with cold ice-cream this can make the food interesting to eat add color in the cr’s food serve colorful salads with a crunchy texture […]

Care recipient (cr) has a decreased sense of taste

Try: After preparing food add a tinge of lemon or certain spices that can provide a unique flavor to the food Materials: Lemon flavoring spices Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Taste, So-So Taste, Poor Taste Information: n/a References: remedy for loss of taste 2008 available at Keywords: Taste appetite weight loss *This information is listed […]

Care recipient (cr) can’t taste his or her food very well

Try: Ask the cr to take a while to chew foods this makes digestion easier and also breaks down the different food flavors so they are easier to taste in the mouth Materials: n/a Categories: Medical Physical, Personal, So-So Taste, Poor Taste Information: n/a References: Adapted from the internet website www home-remedies-for-you com consumer posting […]

Care recipient (cr) is experiencing memory loss and needs some information on ways to improve his memory

Try: Try eating foods that help improve memory okra sweet potatoes tapioca and spinach are known to improve memory fresh fruits especially oranges and vegetables almonds and milk are also good for boosting the memory Materials: Okra sweet potatoes tapioca spinach oranges fresh vegetables almonds milk Categories: Sage, Topic, Cognitive Intellectual, Medical Physical, Short-Term Memory, […]