Try: Apply gentle steady rotating pressure to the painful area of the cr’s head with your index finger and or thumb maintain pressure for seven to 15 seconds then release repeat as needed Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: treating your own headaches by jon glass reviewer 2009 available at Keywords: […]
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Care recipient (cr) needs tip for getting rid of a headache
Try: Have the cr rest sit or lie quietly in a low-lit room have the cr close his eyes and try to release the tension in his back neck and shoulders Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: treating your own headaches by jon glass reviewer 2009 available at Keywords: Headaches neck […]
Care recipient (cr) forgets to take medications when the caregiver (cg) is not around
Try: Help the cr write down a list of all medications and the time they need to be taken write down on the list when you will be available to help with the medications and when you are not available label all the pill containers accordingly help the cr set an alarm that corresponds with […]
Care recipient (cr) forgets things
Try: Encourage the Care recipient (cr) with a forgetfulness problem to make a habit of playing word games on a daily basis to improve brain function the cr can find word puzzles in the daily newspaper and in the supermarket playing these games on a daily basis for at least one hour at a time […]
Care recipient (cr) is aggressive occasionally and sporadically
Try: Use a calm voice at all times provide a relaxing atmosphere keep familiar objects in the same place keep the cr from becoming over stimulated from sights and sounds including television programs music and visitors maintain a log any time the cr is aggressive write down possible explanations and interventions refer to your log […]
Care recipient (cr) is aggressive occasionally and sporadically
Try: Use a calm voice at all times provide a relaxing atmosphere keep familiar objects in the same place keep the cr from becoming over stimulated from sights and sounds including television programs music and visitors maintain a log any time the cr is aggressive write down possible explanations and interventions refer to your log […]
Care recipient (cr) is accusative towards others and frustrated
Try: Remind the cr that you are there to help and will take his or her problems seriously sit down and listen to what the cr has to say the cr needs to know that he or she is being heard many times that will help dissolve the situation entirely if there is still frustration […]
Care recipient (cr) often complains that he or she has indigestion after mealtime
Try: Prepare herbal tea using a mixture of blackberry raspberry mint and chamomile ask the cr to drink this after mealtime to relieve indigestion Materials: Blackberry herbal tea raspberry herbal tea mint herbal tea chamomile herbal tea Categories: Medical Physical Information: n/a References: Adapted fro the internet website www iloveindia com home remedy for indigestion […]
Care recipient (cr) often complains that he or she has indigestion after mealtime
Try: Add a few drops of lemon or cider vinegar in a glass of water ask the cr to drink this before meals Materials: Lemon or cider vinegar Categories: Medical Physical Information: n/a References: Adapted from the internet website www iloveindia com home remedy for indigestion Keywords: Indigestion heartburn digestion *This information is listed as […]
Care recipient (cr) often gets indigestion
Try: Mix 1 teaspoon each of mint juice lemon juice and honey drink after mealtime to relieve indigestion Materials: Mint juice lemon juice honey Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: Adapted from home remedy for indigestion available at Keywords: Indigestion heart burn digestion *This information is listed as a Tip and is not […]