Try: Avoid uncomfortable driving situations the cr may want to drive only during daylight hours if he or she has trouble seeing well in reduced light if fast-moving traffic bothers the cr consider staying off freeways highways and find street routes instead the cr may also want to avoid driving in bad weather rain thunderstorms […]
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The care giver cg needs tips on how to talk to the Care recipient (cr) about not driving anymore
Try: Make an anonymous report to the department of motor vehicles or recruit the family physician to write a prescription to stop driving take away the car keys sell or disable the car ask the local police to explain the importance of safe driving and the legal consequences of unsafe driving help the cr locate […]
The Care recipient (cr) has had a car accident due to vision decline and needs tips for safer driving
Try: Get eyes checked every year make sure that corrective lenses are current keep the windshield mirrors and headlights clean and turn brightness up on the instrument panel on the dashboard Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Maintenance, Medical Physical, Vision, Good Vision, So-So Vision, Poor Vision Information: n/a References: Adapted from monika white doug russell […]
Care recipient (cr) has a hearing loss and the caregiver (cg) is worried about the cr’s ability to drive safely
Try: Have hearing checked annually if hearing aids are prescribed make sure they are worn while driving Materials: n/a Categories: Maintenance, Medical Physical, So-So Hearing, Poor Hearing Information: n/a References: Adapted from monika white doug russell joanna saisan and gina kemp 2009 senior driving safety tips warning signs and knowing when to stop available at […]
Care recipient (cr) has limited mobility and needs information for making his or her car easier to use
Try: Check with local social services department about car adaptations install equipment to make it easier to steer the car and to operate the foot pedals Materials: n/a Categories: Medical Physical, Personal, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Immobile, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision, Fully Aware, Somewhat Aware Information: n/a References: Adapted from monika white doug […]
The Care recipient (cr) takes prescription drugs and needs information on whether it is safe to drive
Try: Check the medication bottle to see if it advises not to drive or to use caution when operating a car look the medication s up on the internet for imformation about driving while taking the medication s Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Maintenance, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: Adapted from monika white doug russell […]
The Care recipient (cr) has trouble with drowsiness and still drives the care giver cg is concerned about the cr’s safety
Try: Try to improve nighttime sleep conditions consider if the effect of any sleep medications are causing the cr to feel drowsy Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Maintenance, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: Adapted from monika white doug russell joanna saisan and gina kemp 2009 senior driving safety tips warning signs and knowing when to […]
The Care recipient (cr) often has foot odor
Try: Use a benzoyl peroxide gel on the feet daily this can reduce the bacteria that are causing the problem Materials: Benzoyl peroxide gel Categories: Sage, Topic, Maintenance, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: Adapted from kathryn vercillo 2011 20 tips for how to get rid of foot odor available at Keywords: Foot odor foot feet […]
The Care recipient (cr) often has foot odor
Try: Determine what causes the cr to sweat and take care of the problem if the cr sweats because of stress do relaxation techniques if the cr sweats because of heat get a personal fan if the cr sweats when exercising recommend that he she take a clean pair of socks and shoes to the […]
The Care recipient (cr) often has foot odor
Try: Consider the cr’s diet and the rest of his her body odor if it’s not just his her feet that smell but the rest of him her as well then the problem may be a dietary one think about what the cr is eating and whether it could be adding to the cr’s smelly […]