Try: Make sure cr gets plenty of rest at night limit day time naps make sure cr drinks plenty of water avoid caffeinated drinks after dinner reduce use of alcohol or other substances increase activity or exercise during the day ensure the cr is on eating a healthy diet and is eating at a set […]
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The Care recipient (cr) often feels anxious about end of life issues
Try: # listen to the cr but don’t give advice or answers # encourage the cr to have a positive frame of mind about life and think of enjoyable memories he or she has about his or her family and friends # ask the cr if they need help with financial and estate decisions # […]
The Care recipient (cr) gets angry rather than trying to calmly resolve a problem materials
Try: # stay calm and express interest in helping the cr resolve the issue # try to identify what steps need to be taken to solve the problem # offer to help the cr write a letter or gather his or her thoughts before making a phone call to solve the issue # help the […]
Care recipient (cr) often seems under stimulated
Try: Encourage exercise buy exercise clothing to stimulate interest purchase a wii for cardio hand eye stimulation put up some colorful decorations around the house use colorful and textured bed sheets and covers keep shades and blinds open encourage cr to enroll in an exercise group for seniors turn on some music or other pleasant […]
The Care recipient (cr) needs care in addition to a caregiver (cg)
Try: # talk to cr about his or her options and ask him or her what options he or she wants to choose # assist cr in researching options over the phone or on the internet # assist cr in finding local options Materials: n/a Categories: Medical Physical Information: n/a References: n/a Keywords: n/a *This […]
Care recipient (cr) often does not remember what utensils to use
Try: Demonstrate what each utensil is for when you are with the cr during a meal for example pick up the spoon and say here here’s your spoon for eating your soup repeat this for each course of the meal Materials: n/a Categories: Cognitive Intellectual, Personal Information: n/a References: n/a Keywords: n/a *This information is […]
The Care recipient (cr) says he or she has completed tasks when they actually haven’t
Try: # ask the cr what tasks were completed grooming laundry bills # compare what was reported with what is observed # share your observation s with the cr # go over task again with cr # make a list of tasks that need to be done and establish a routine for completing tasks Materials: […]
The Care recipient (cr) often has difficulty making good decisions
Try: # make a list of decisions that must be made today financial medical # ask the cr who he or she would like to see or visit each day family friends neighbors etc # encourage the cr to make one decision at a time # suggest that the cr make a list of pros […]
The Care recipient (cr) frequently has difficulty making decisions about weekly and daily activities
Try: # ask the cr to make a list of things that need to be done during the week # ask the cr to write them on a calendar # determine due dates on bills and other monthly expenses and have the cr write them on the calendar # assist the cr in going through […]
The Care recipient (cr) has trouble communicating because they get their words mixed up
Try: # minimize noise and other distractions in the cr’s envioronment # ask the cr to point to something that can help the caregiver identify what the cr wants or needs # ask the cr to write down what he or she is trying to say # ask cr yes or no questions to simplify […]