Try: Make a note of what actions or conversations are annoying to the cr avoid those conversations or actions in the future if those actions or conversations are unavoidable prepare the cr in advance and let him or her know what to expect for example if the cr is always annoyed when you help him […]
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Care recipient (cr) is annoying to others matrials
Try: Calmly discuss the situation with the cr let the cr know what actions and behaviors are annoying to others discuss possible solutions for example if others are annoyed when the cr bites his or her nails suggest that you clip and file them for him or her or suggest that the cr bite his […]
The Care recipient (cr) loses balance easily
Try: Try doing exercises that strengthen the leg muscles to improve balance sit toward the edge of a chair with good posture and knees bent place feet flat on the floor raise heels up off the floor coming up onto the balls of the feet hold for 1 second then release repeat 10 to 15 […]
The Care recipient (cr) loses balance easily
Try: Try doing exercises that strengthen legs and improve balance hold on to the back of a chair or to the counter top and stand with legs a little wider than shoulder width apart and toes pointed outward slightly toward the corners of the room bend knees to lower yourself straight down using about 2 […]
Denial is an unconscious defense mechanism often exhibited in the elderly it can be difficult for the caregiver to deal with a Care recipient (cr) in denial because he often will not acknowledge a health care decision
Try: Try to ask open-ended questions giving the cr time to respond often he or she may not respond but still try to interact with the cr offer Materials: n/a Categories: Cognitive Intellectual, Communication, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical Information: To the cr on his or her condition remind the cr that it is only information […]
Care recipient (cr) is acting in inappropriate ways
Try: Write down examples of the cr’s inappropriate actions discuss each example with the cr talk about how the situation could have been handled better role play new situations with the cr to practice appropriate behaviors and responses encourage the cr and provide constructive feedback point out what behavior of the cr is appropriate along […]
Care recipient (cr) is seriously aggressive towards caregiver
Try: Keep your voice normal and soothing try to help the cr relax stand out of reach of the cr keep harmful objects out of the cr’s living space if you feel you may be harmed take a break and leave the cr until he or she is calm if the serious aggression persists and […]
The Care recipient (cr) drops things due to weak hand strength
Try: Try hand exercises that strengthen the hands seated in a chair with good posture hold a ball with both hands slightly in front of the body squeeze the ball and then slowly press the ball with both hands as if trying to deflate the ball hold for 4 seconds and slowly release repeat the […]
The Care recipient (cr) has trouble walking and often stumbles
Try: Try doing exercises that strengthen the leg muscles to improve balance sit on the edge of a chair and extend legs out in front of you keeping knees slightly bent and placing heels on the floor toes pointed upward point the toes downward then flex them upward do this point and flex exercise 10 […]
The Care recipient (cr) stumbles and doesn’t seem to have very much leg strength
Try: Try doing exercises that strengthen the leg muscles to improve balance in a seated position with good posture and feet flat on the floor cross arms over chest or hold a ball with both hands at chest level keeping weight on the heels stand up using hands as little as possible or not at […]