Try: The cr may be getting upset because it is difficult for him her to make a clear decision try limiting the number of clothing choices to just a few remove clothing from the closet so that there are only a few outfits to choose from remove excessive amounts of clothing in drawers to just […]
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The Care recipient (cr) refuses to do what the caregiver (cg) asks
Try: If the cr refuses to do what is asked wait for another time when the cr seems in a better mood avoid getting into arguments with the cr just go with the flow of each day Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Behavior Challenging, Cognitive Intellectual, Communication, Emotional Psychological, Maintenance Information: n/a References: Adapted from […]
The Care recipient (cr) often says he she isn’t in the mood to do something the caregiver (cg) asks him her to do such as dress shower etc
Try: Stay calm try not to take it personally be patient don’t take offense don’t argue attempt to switch focus to a new activity Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Behavior Challenging, Cognitive Intellectual, Communication, Emotional Psychological, Maintenance Information: n/a References: Adapted from denise clark 2010 dealing with mood and behavior changes in elderly alzheimer alzheimer’s […]
Care recipient (cr) has wandered off and the caregiver (cg) doesn’t know where to start looking for him or her
Try: Check dangerous areas near the home such as bodies of water open stairwells dense wooded areas tunnels bus stops high balconies and heavily traveled roads look within a one-mile radius of where the cr was before they wandered off look within one hundred feet of a road most wanderers start out on roads and […]
The Care recipient (cr) often gets out of bed and paces during the night
Try: Don’t restrain the cr in bed try using a hospital bed that has guard rails use 2 cgs one for the day and one for night so that both cgs get the rest they need Materials: Hospital bed with guard rails additional caregiver (cg) Categories: Sage, Topic, Behavior Challenging, Cognitive Intellectual, Emotional Psychological, Maintenance, […]
Care recipient (cr) has difficulty listening understanding and processing communication
Try: The cr could be having problem with receptive language receptive language is the comprehension of language – listening and understanding what is communicated another way to view it is the receiving aspect of language it involves being attentive to what is said the ability to comprehend the message the speed of processing the message […]
Care recipient (cr) is not involved in meal planning and preparation the caregiver gg needs ideas on how this could be accomplished this could help get the cr get engaged in a fun and rewarding activity instead of just sitting around and watching someone else do it
Try: Even though the cr is unable to prepare an entire meal alone just being involved in meal planning and preparation can be satisfying compile a list of the cr’s favorite foods and meals the cg and cr should both have input in making the list sit down with the cr and make menu plans […]
The Care recipient (cr) uses a fireplace or woodstove and is concerned about potential fire hazards
Try: Always use a fireplace screen to contain sparks never burn rubbish make sure anything flammable is kept a safe distance away from the fireplace never leave fires unattended especially in areas used by children or pets clean out the ashes when cool and put them in a metal container Materials: Fireplace screen metal container […]
caregiver (cg) has trouble keeping food on the plate warm while feeding the Care recipient (cr)
Try: Purchase two of the microwaveable warmer packs that are used to keep buns or rolls warm as an alternative you can purchase two of the smaller heating packs used for sore muscles you will need two packs to alternate make sure that the packs are small and reasonably flat warm one of the packs […]
The Care recipient (cr) has baseboard heating and is concerned about potential fires
Try: Check baseboard heaters often and remove objects that have fallen on top or near the heater keep all furniture a safe distance from the heaters never block the flow of heat never drape electrical cords across heaters 8 always hire an experienced electrician repair baseboard heaters Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Maintenance Information: n/a […]