Try: # encourage the cr to participate in an activity with the caregiver (cg) # redirect the cr to the present frequently by using calendar and planned activities # ask the cr about activities he or she did today # read current events or the daily newspaper to the cr # distract the cr from […]
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The Care recipient (cr) often injures legs wrists and arms
Try: # check bedroom and bathroom for sharp objects and remove them # secure sharp knives in kitchen # during bathing and grooming check legs arms and wrists for injury # keep the cr busy with hands doing activities # use physical exercise to distract cr’s energy # encourage the use of wrist sweat bands […]
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 […]
The Care recipient (cr) wants information about getting involved in religious activities
Try: # talk with the cr about his or her religious or spiritual beliefs # discuss opportunities for spiritual participation # explore with the cr opportunities for retreats seminars for seniors # assist the cr with placing phone calls to churches temples mosques etc to find service times # ask churches about transportation for seniors […]
The Care recipient (cr) often acts worried
Try: # ask the cr why he or she feels worried # ask the cr if he or she is worried about another person # ask the cr if he or she is nervous about upcoming events or appointments # reassure cr that the caregiver (cg) will go with him or her to events and […]
The Care recipient (cr) doesn’t seem interested or motivated to do anything
Try: # talk about subjects that interest the cr # read to and with cr # assist cr with learning about looking up Materials: # reading materials # computer # internet # maps Categories: Emotional Psychological Information: On the internet # help the cg with planning a trip # explore the purchase of new furniture […]
The Care recipient (cr) is not able to talk
Try: # explore a variety of ways to talk to the cr # create a communication board with pictures of faces showing a variety of emotions # create some index cards with pictures of faces showing a variety of emotions # create note cards with a variety of pictures of places to go # so […]
The Care recipient (cr) acts without thinking things over
Try: # ask the cr to stop sit and think of appropriate choices to make right now # talk to the cr about how to put choices in a logical order # assist the cr in making a list of what he or she wants and needs # help the cr with creating a to […]
The Care recipient (cr) has trouble relaxing
Try: # make sure home doesn’t have a lot of noise # invite the cr to join the caregiver (cg) in a relaxing activity # ask cr why he or she nervous # observe when cr seems to be talking about how much he or she has to get done # encourage the cr to […]