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 […]
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The Care recipient (cr) does not take medications as prescribed
Try: # explain the purpose of the medication # discuss the benefits of the medications decreases pain makes cr feel better # remind cr that he or she is happier when symptoms are gone and meds help do that # change medication times to reduce side effects # use pill containers to help organize med […]
The Care recipient (cr) needs help organizing his or her finances
Try: # buy a three ring binder and label it expenses # make a list of all bills # make a list of all income sources medicare retirement investments etc # keep all bills income sources checkbook postage and envelopes in the record keeping binder # keep a calculator in the pocked of the binder […]
The Care recipient (cr) often repeats words or actions
Try: # make a list of daily activities with the cr # have cr check off activities when they are finished # if the cr repeats an activity try turning it into an activity that makes the cr feel useful # give the cr activities that are simple and require repeating the same order of […]
The Care recipient (cr) doesn’t feel safe
Try: # talk with the cr and try to identify the sources of fear # check the environment for physical safety uneven floor tripping on carpet # talk to cr about past stressful events # ask cr if there are were verbally physically abusive neighbor or care giver # make a list of names phone […]
The Care recipient (cr) often changes clothes and make-up
Try: # praise the cr on his or her appearance # compliment the first outfit that is put on # keep mirrors waist high # limit the number of mirrors in the house # lay out two outfits for the cr to choose from the night before # keep a busy schedule to minimize preoccupations […]
The Care recipient (cr) often has difficulty solving problems
Try: # write problem down on paper # list possible solutions # list potential people who can help # assist cr in deciding which solution he or she would like to choose Materials: Paper and pencil Categories: Emotional Psychological Information: n/a References: n/a Keywords: n/a *This information is listed as a Tip and is not […]
The Care recipient (cr) often feels cold in the home
Try: # suggest the cr place rolled towels at the bottom of the doors # place rolled towels at the bottom of windows # draw blinds and curtains in all rooms # get thick window shades # suggest the cr buy wall hangings made of fabric # encourage the cr to keep all bedroom doors […]
Care recipient (cr) often complains of noise
Try: Go with cr to talk to neighbors about the noise volume assist the cr with writing a letter to the property management regarding noise levels suggest the cr place a rolled towel at the bottom of his or her front back doors place a rolled towel at the bottom of windows keep blinds down […]
Care recipient (cr) worries all the time over a situation he she has been dealing with for a long time
Try: Suggest that cr keep a worry diary cr may not be aware of how people or situations are affecting him her maybe this is the way it’s always been in his her family or cr has been dealing with the stress so long that it feels normal suggest that cr eep a worry diary […]