Try: Cut a slot into the plastic lid of coffee can and draw a face on the lid ask the cr to place pennies or buttons into the slot as if the cr is feeding the can Materials: Pennies or flat buttons coffee can Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: activities to promote […]
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Care recipient (cr) has poor hand and finger strength
Try: Ask the cr to use the kit to create the intended craft the sewing activity should help strengthen the cr’s hand and finger strength Materials: Beginner sewing kit with yarn and felt Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: Adapted from activities to promote hand development for pencil use and other tasks by […]
Care recipient (cr) is accusative towards family members
Try: Spend time listening to the cr to help understand the issue take notes during this conversation if possible invite the family member who is being accused to discuss this problem with the cr while you are present having a non-threatening third party involved in the conversation can help prevent escalation of the issue help […]
Earwax is a fairly common problem among the elderly however simply because the Care recipient (cr) has earwax does not mean it should immediately be removed some amount of earwax is important because it stops dust and foreign particles from getting into the eardrum however earwax becomes a problem when it builds up or hardens in the ear canal
Try: If the cr has excessive earwax it can often be prevented by a regular ear check-up with a nurse or physician the healthcare professional can generally remove the earwax without damaging the ear canal another removal option is to use a kind of dissolving or softening agent there are usually commercial ear drops that […]
Earwax is a fairly common problem among the elderly earwax can affect the performance of hearing aids or even damage the devices
Try: Before you clean the hearing aid remember that they are high tech devices that could be damaged by certain actions if the care recipient’s cr only has ear wax build-up on the outside of the hearing aid the wax may be cleaned by wiping it with a cloth however wax on the receiver portion […]
Care recipient (cr) can’t move his or her fingers very well
Try: Ask the cr to think about moving one finger at a time by focusing on moving one finger at a time the cr may be able to make twitches in his or her fingers Materials: n/a Categories: Medical Physical Information: n/a References: Adapted from the internet website www strokeassociation org – stroke connection magazine […]
Care recipient (cr) is bed ridden and can’t move his fingers too well
Try: Instruct the cr to push his fingers and hand against the mattress several times a day to strengthen them celebrate every little gain even if it’s just a twitch in the cr’s fingers Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: Adapted from fine tuning tips for improving fine motor skills stroke […]
Care recipient (cr) is disruptive and alienates others
Try: Practice going to the library the grocery store and the doctor’s office without being disruptive discuss what is appropriate and what is not before entering into the practice situation if a disruption occurs you should calmly remove the cr from the situation discuss what should have happened and try again another day Materials: n/a […]
Care recipient (cr) is accusative towards the caregiver (cg) who feels defensive about this
Try: When feeling defensive with the cr remind yourself that you are the caregiver and make sure you are calm before you respond make sure you are not bringing any outside emotions into your response to the cr once you have gathered your thoughts sit down with the cr and discuss the situation in a […]
Care recipient (cr) has trouble carrying or holding things due to weak hands
Try: Have the cr squeeze a rubber ball several times a day to strengthen his hands Materials: Rubber ball Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: Adapted from fine tuning tips for improving fine motor skills stroke connection magazine september october 2003 available at Keywords: Fine motor skills weak hands hands fingers *This information […]