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 […]
admin
Care recipient (cr) needs help organizing the process of refilling several medications
Try: Review all prescriptions with the cr assist the cr with re-ordering medications on time assist the cr in finding out if he or she qualifies for discounts arrange for pharmacy delivery if available when medications arrive assist the cr with making sure all the Materials: Pen and paper pill containers Categories: Maintenance Information: Is […]
The Care recipient (cr) does not understand what is being said and becomes defensive when asked to repeat sentences
Try: # when communicating with cr keep background noise as quiet as possible # try re-wording a sentence rather than repeating it or saying it louder # summarize cr’s the feelings of frustration and reassure cr that the cg is there to help talk to the cr in a calm friendly tone # provide other […]
The Care recipient (cr) over reacts and needs help identifying and controlling inappropriate behaviors or reactions
Try: # write down acceptable ways of reacting to situations that cause the cr to have an outburst # ask the cr to help you write a list of good ways of reacting # find a quiet non-threatening place to complete this task # summarize cr’s point of view # ask the cr what is […]
The Care recipient (cr) is moody
Try: # try to identify the cause of the cr’s moodiness # ask the cr how the caregiver can help # make suggestions in a calm voice # ask the cr what they would like to do about the problem # ask the cr what would help avoid the problem from happening again Materials: n/a […]
The Care recipient (cr) becomes agitated when he or she hears background noise
Try: # minimize background noises # suggest cr wear ear plugs # obtain head phones for cr’s music player # place towels along the bottom of doors and window sills # put up thick window shades blinds # try taking cr out for short activities in public places to get him or her use to […]
Care recipient (cr) seems emotionally distant and has a blank stare or expression on his or her face
Try: Try to start a conversation with the cr ask them how they are feeling ask them what they would like to do today suggest activities that cr can do with the caregiver tell the cr that you notice his or her lack of expression find pictures of the cr when he or she is […]
The Care recipient (cr) needs information about available care for terminal illness
Try: # explain the purpose of hospice care and what cr can expect # reassure cr that he or she will be made to feel as comfortable as possible # ask the cr what care services they would like and where cr’s home family member’s home nursing home Materials: n/a Categories: Medical Physical Information: n/a […]
The Care recipient (cr) needs accessible features added to his or her existing home or apartment because of cr’s physical mobility limitations
Try: # install railing at the entry to the home # install a ramp to entry of home if cr can’t use stairs or may fall up or down the stairs # install grab bars by the shower # install shower rails # obtain a bath chair # obtain a commode if the cr has […]
The Care recipient (cr) needs more accessible housing
Try: # help cr research senior housing apartments # suggest that cr look for single story housing # suggest that cr look for wheelchair accessible housing extra large entry ways bathrooms and door wells # make sure house is easy for cr to clean vinyl floors ceiling lighting vs lamps lowered cabinets and vanities large […]