Try: # many care facilities offer a respite stay program for a limited time check into all of the details of the program # check and compare the programs at different places before making a decision # if a respite stay is not an option try to find a quiet room or corner of a […]
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caregiver (cg) is having trouble getting Care recipient (cr) into a vehicle
Try: If cr uses a walker have cr back up as close as he she can to the seat of the vehicle and back into the seat bottom first by steadying him or herself with the walker if the seats are cloth it may be hard to slide into the seat try putting a large […]
The Care recipient (cr) is isolating himself or herself from others
Try: # ask the cr what activities they would like to do that would make them feel happy # try to get the cr to go out with friends or family for a meal or other activity # ask the cr if there is a friend he or she would like to go and visit […]
Care recipient has poor balance and needs help making the home safer to prevent falls
Try: Remove all breakable objects from tabletops that can be easily knocked over remove stacks of magazines or newspapers from the floor so they cannot be tripped over lock up all poisonous chemicals and cleaning solutions put washable wall to wall carpet in the bathroom to minimize falls from water on the floor do not […]
Care recipient (cr) grabs at clothing when caregiver (cg) tries to get them ready for bed and makes dressing and undressing difficult
Try: # play some soothing music and try to get the cr to sing along # give the cr something to hold or hang onto while they are being dressed or undressed Materials: n/a Categories: Cognitive Intellectual, Emotional Psychological, Maintenance Information: n/a References: n/a Keywords: n/a *This information is listed as a Tip and is […]
Care recipient (cr) can start a simple chore but can’t finish it for example if the caregiver (cg) asks the cr to go to his or her room and get dressed the cr gets lost on the way to the room
Try: Only give one direction at a time break down the instructions into several different steps Materials: n/a Categories: Cognitive Intellectual Information: n/a References: n/a Keywords: n/a *This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
caregiver (cg) gets overwhelmed trying to remember what solutions work for the care recipient’s cr problems and what ones don’t materials
Try: # keep a journal and list the different situations and solutions that work for the cr Materials: n/a Categories: Caregiver Needs&Support Information: n/a References: n/a Keywords: n/a *This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
The Care recipient (cr) goes along with things but then later complains that he or she didn’t want to do the activity
Try: # reassure the cr that the caregiver respects his or her decisions # whenever possible allow the cr to make choices about what the cr want to do for the day # make sure the cg is not being over protective or controlling # try backing off and allowing the cr some space # […]
The Care recipient (cr) gets frustrated when doing tasks
Try: # tell the cr to take his or her time # remind cr that the best he or she can do is alright # tell cr to ask for help when he or she gets frustrated # tell cr to take a break # take break with cr and play cards go for a […]
The Care recipient (cr) often acts hopeless and depressed
Try: # get the cr involved with activities and tasks # redirect negative or hopeless conversations to a task # secure dangerous objects and chemicals in the home # review with cr his or her accomplishments # assist cr with making goals and plans for the future # assist the cr with planning a trip […]