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 […]
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The Care recipient (cr) often feels too warm in the home
Try: # encourage the cr to take a cool shower at the beginning and end of the day # encourage the cr to dress in lightweight light colored clothing # encourage the cr to wear a cool damp handkerchief around his or her neck # put fans around the house # encourage the cr to […]
The Care recipient (cr) needs help taking multiple medications
Try: # to ensure the cr is taking the medication correctly write down the medication name dosage amount times per day each should be taken and note whether cr needs to take med with food # transfer this Materials: # calendar Categories: Maintenance Information: To a calendar # use a calendar to help cr stay […]
The Care recipient (cr) often forgets whether he or she has done daily tasks and he or she can’t remember where things are in the home
Try: # place a daily to do list where the cr will find it bathroom mirror kitchen table # make a list of where supplies are stored bathroom closet kitchen cabinet etc # place list of where to return supplies outside of door or cabinet # label cabinets and drawers silverware plates recipes etc # […]
Care recipient (cr) often is preoccupied and fidgety
Try: Assist the cr with developing a relaxation routing remind the cr to slow down and take one task at a time suggest the cr make a list of daily activities to help him or her feel more organized remind the cr that all activities don’t have to be completed everyday remind cr to pay […]
The Care recipient (cr) often speaks negatively
Try: # reduce exposure to negative tv and news articles # encourage the cr to read books that are positive or inspiring # encourage the cr to do volunteer work # keep the home clean and orderly # encourage exercise and diet that improves how the cr looks and feels # remain upbeat and positive […]
The Care recipient (cr) often needs assistance preparing to go out
Try: # make sure the cr has enough money for the activity # make sure clothes are appropriate for the weather and are clean # set out clothes for the cr # make sure cr’s shoes are appropriate for weather and go with outfit # make travel arrangements bus taxi car # take emergency phone […]
The Care recipient (cr) needs more frequent assistance than the caregiver (cg) can provide due to time and distance
Try: Schedule times with the cr about when you will call and remind him or her on upcoming appointments consider providing the cr with a a cell phone develop a daily schedule check off list and mail it to the cr develop a schedule for the cr to mail the completed check off list to […]
The Care recipient (cr) often forgets what he or she was going to say during conversations
Try: # summarize cr’s statements # say to the cr if i understand you right you are saying that you _____ # assist the cr with writing out his or her thoughts and plans # remind cr of earlier ideas they had and assist him or her with writing them down # suggest that cr […]
Care recipient (cr) acts and behaves as if he or she has little value
Try: Remind cr of his or her past accomplishments suggest the cr make a lists of recent accomplishments discuss the skills and resources the cr useded for these accomplishments encourage the cr to make a list of what he or she would like to accomplish in the future remind the cr that he or she […]