Try: Position the walker at arm’s length in front of the cr with all four legs level on the floor use the handles of the walker for balance place the walker one step ahead of cr and take small steps when turning keep back upright while pushing the walker forward do not walk behind the […]
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Care recipient (cr) needs help learning to use a cane
Try: Use a quad cane one with four supports if balance is a problem a quad cane provides much greater stability because of its multiple points on the ground and is free standing one disadvantage is that it is heavier to carry light things while using a cane use a backpack or carry a bag […]
Care recipient (cr) can’t respond to emergency situations
Try: Have a plan for fire and other emergencies posted near the phone do not leave cr home alone if he cannot respond to an emergency Materials: Pen and paper tape Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobile, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Immobile, Independence, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Unaware Information: […]
Care giver cg needs more home help
Try: # interview several candidates in person before hiring # be specific about the tasks that are needed make a list # be specific about what hours the person will be working and the pay # ask the candidates if they are comfortable performing these tasks # ask open-ended questions to get a feel for […]
Care recipient (cr) needs help learning to use a walker
Try: # position the walker at arm’s length in front of the cr with all four legs level on the floor # use the handles of the walker for balance # place the walker one step ahead of cr and take small steps when turning # keep back upright while pushing the walker forward do […]
Care recipient (cr) needs help learning to use a cane
Try: # use a quad cane one with four supports if balance is a problem a quad cane provides much greater stability because of its multiple points on the ground and is free standing one disadvantage is that it is heavier # to carry light things while using a cane use a backpack or carry […]
Care recipient needs information on ways to prevent identity theft
Try: # don’t give an email address if asked to by a web site email addresses can be legally sold to companies that are involved in phishing scams these identity thieves contact people by email and ask for money or send an email with links to websites that allow them to access all files on […]
Care recipient (cr) has trouble seeing things in the home because of glare caused by sunlight or light from a lamp
Try: Use mini blinds for window coverings because they can be altered during the day to eliminate the glare avoid using wax on the floor; use a flat finish to make the tv easier to see turn the screen away from the sun or a lamp so the light source is behind the screen Materials: […]
Care recipient (cr) is pessimistic much of the time
Try: The cr cr’s pessimism may be due to trouble dealing with the loss of independence and control over situations the cr cr’s pessimism may also be due to the realization that goals that could have been easily accomplished in the past are no longer achievable tell the cr that you also have some of […]
caregiver (cg) family member is disappointed when Care recipient (cr) doesn’t recognize them as their child
Try: Develop a photo memory identification card to use when communicating with the cr try to discover what moment and what age the cr remembers the child to be and use a photo of that age also add a recent photo put both of these photos on a single page with the descriptions under them […]