Try: Mark thermostats with brightly colored fluorescent tape at settings the cr typically uses use nonskid non-glare wax to polish floors close closet and cupboard doors and drawers completely as soon as soon as something has been taken out of them pick up shoes clothing books and other items that the cr could trip over […]
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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 […]
caregiver (cg) has trouble communicating the need for the Care recipient (cr) to participate willingly in many of the necessary daily activities such as bathing showering dressing eating etc
Try: Make some flash cards that describe positive feelings that come with the activities bathing showering give cr a card that says that a bath or shower is a great way to feel relaxed and smell clean dressing give cr a card that says putting on clean clothes means i am ready to enjoy the […]
The care recipient uses a wheelchair or walker and the doorway to the bathroom isn’t wide enough for the cr to get through it
Try: # replace the standard hinges with offset hinges # replace the standard door with a bypass door # install a pocket door that slides into the wall # remove the door altogether and hang a tab curtain over the doorway Materials: # offset hinges # bypass door # pocket door # tab curtain Categories: […]
The Care recipient (cr) is bed ridden or confined to a chair and may develop bed sores
Try: # make sure the cr changes positions or shifts his or her weight regularly throughout the day # make a movement schedule # try to get the cr to move his or her upper and lower body every few minutes to reduce the amount of pressure and increase circulation to the skin # if […]
caregiver (cg) is worried about who would care for the Care recipient (cr) if the cg is incapacitated
Try: Carry a card in your wallet that says i am the caregiver for name of the cr at cr cr’s address please call name of family member or friend at telephone number and inform himor her of my location and situation buy a medical necklace or bracelet with enough room to engrave the same […]
caregiver (cg) lives quite a distance from the Care recipient (cr) and needs to help out from time to time
Try: When you visit the cr get a copy of the local yellow pages take the yellow pages home for easy reference when the cr needs assistance in the future for example if the cr needs car repairs you can refer to the phone book to help the cr locate the local dealership or mechanic […]
Care recipient (cr) doesn’t know where the bed is or how to use the sheets and blankets to cover up
Try: Use sharply contrasting colored top and bottom sheets always use the same combination of colors for the top and bottom sheets so the cr won’t get confused explain the different colored sheets to the cr to help him or her recognize that the cr is suppose to slip between the sheets for sleep try […]