Try: Discuss the wii with the Care recipient (cr) see if he is familiar with the gaming system if the facility the cr lives at has a wii have the cr watch someone playing the system suggest games that can be played with limited mobility for example tennis and bowling can be played by cr’s […]
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Spam email is common to experienced internet users but may be unfamiliar to beginners it is important to explain some of the hazards with email to the care recipient
Try: Explain spam filters with cr and help them change their settings if needed discuss email accounts with the cr explain the hazards of spam email and the need for caution for example inform the cr that it is common for computer hackers to send viruses or to break into computers through email accounts caution […]
The Care recipient (cr) falls sometimes and appears to be weak at the knees
Try: Try simple exercises that will strengthen the leg muscles stand up straight behind a tall chair or at a counter top lightly grasp the chair or counter top with finger tips raise one leg a foot off the ground maintain balance while standing on one leg hold for a count of 10 seconds repeat […]
The Care recipient (cr) has poor balance
Try: Try exercises that will strengthen leg muscles and improve balance stand up straight behind a tall chair or at a counter top for safety only without holding on to the chair or countertop raise one leg a foot off the ground maintain balance while standing on one leg hold for a count of 10 […]
The Care recipient (cr) has fallen a few times because he she has poor balance and weak leg muscles
Try: Try exercises that will strengthen leg muscles and improve the cr’s balance place an object on the floor about 2-3 feet in front and to the left of the left foot balance on the left foot; raise right foot off the ground slowly bend left knee and lower torso reach forward with right hand […]
The Care recipient (cr) has fallen a few times because he she has poor balance and weak leg muscles
Try: Try exercises that will strengthen leg muscles and improve the cr’s balance remove socks and shoes place an object on the floor about 2-3 feet in front and to the left of the left foot balance on the left foot; raise right foot off the ground slowly bend left knee and lower torso reach […]
The Care recipient (cr) isn’t stable on his her feet and often loses his her balance
Try: Try exercises that will strengthen leg muscles and improve the cr’s balance hold a small 5-8 pound dumbbell in left hand and slowly reach forward to the left as far as possible pause 3 seconds and then slowly return to the start position repeat 5-10 times hold a small 5-8 pound dumbbell in right […]
The Care recipient (cr) experiences vaginal pain during sex
Try: The cr may be going through menopause and experiencing one of the common symptoms which is pain during vaginal sex try using a water-based lubricant during sexual intercourse perform kegel exercises daily to strengthen the muscles of the vagina and pelvis Materials: Water-based vaginal lubricants books or internet resources about how to do kegel […]
The Care recipient (cr) gets a lot of financial information in the mail like banking and investment statements
Try: Never send cash or coins in the mail use checks or money orders remove mail from the mailbox as soon as it is delivered especially if checks credit cards or other important financial Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Financial, Legal Information: Is expected if the cr won’t be home when the items are expected […]
As we need exercise for our body we need exercise for our mind brain also mental exercises including internet surfing can prevent or delay atrophy of the brain the internet can be used to reduce isolation and maintain contact with the outside world
Try: Discuss the internet with the cr and gauge if he has used it in the past and his comfort level if the cr is somewhat interested highlight the potential uses of the internet use the internet to read news or magazine stories communicate with friends and family members or look at old family pictures […]