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 […]
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Care recipient (cr) is showing signs of depression like being withdrawn hopeless helpless and sad
Try: Tell the cr that the caregiver (cg) is concerned about cr because he or she seems depressed sad and withdrawn ask cr why he or she feels sad break down large or time consuming tasks so the cr doesn’t feel overwhelmed try to get the cr to do something they enjoy like a hobby […]
The Care recipient (cr) is suspicious of others
Try: # listen to the cr as he or she expresses frustration # remind the cr of who people are when they come to visit # keep home well organized and clean # remind cr to put purse or keys down in the same place # calmly say to the cr i see that you’re […]
The care recipient’s cr behaviors are hard to control
Try: # give the cr something else to do to distract cr and stop the behavior # calmly tell the cr what kind of behavior the caregiver (cg) would prefer # lower voice to see if the cr will do the same # praise the cr when they act right Materials: n/a Categories: Behavior Challenging, […]
Care recipient (cr) very demanding and the caregiver (cg) is feeling very stressed out
Try: Remember that your responsibility as a cg is to provide support and assistance remember that you are not responsible for changing the cr’s behaviors or personality remember that the cr’s condition existed before you got involved in caregiving and would likely continue even if you weren’t around remember that you are making a difference […]
The Care recipient (cr) gets angry
Try: # when in public calmly take cr to a private area # if in the home invite cr to take some time out go to a quiet area maybe room # remind the cr that he or she is not acting right # reassure the cr that the caregiver (cg) will help hime or […]
The Care recipient (cr) is trying to deal with a loss materials
Try: # listen to the cr as he or she expresses frustration over loss # encourage cr to take care of him or herself diet exercise activity involvement # be upbeat around the cr # review photo albums video and other special items # encourage the cr to tell stories about the photos etc # […]
The Care recipient (cr) often makes decisions without thinking things through or makes decisions on the spur of the moment without planning the activity in advance
Try: # avoid letting the cr make impulse decisions # avoid letting cr do too many activities or the same activity all day # set time to make shopping list with cr # read mail with the cr # discourage cr when he or she talks about taking risks # discuss with cr the consequences […]
The Care recipient (cr) touches the caregiver (cg) all the time and it makes the cg feel uncomfortable
Try: # establish comfortable boundaries with the cr # one hand shake hug when the cg arrives one when the cg leaves # keep at arms length when talking sitting and assisting with tasks # back away when the cg feels uncomfortable and rremind the cr about appropriate personal space # pleasantly remind cr when […]
The Care recipient (cr) exposes private areas of the body
Try: # tell the cr that the caregiver (cg) respects his or her privacy and expect the same # leave the room when cr exposes him or herself # calmly explain to the cr that the cg will wait outside the room house until he or she gets dressed # don’t get upset or act […]