Try: # remove anything that can be used as a weapon in case of threatening behavior protect yourself and others who might be in danger # don’t try to restrain cr # call for assistance if necessary # write down what happened just before the outburst to observe trends that seem to trigger the behavior […]
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Care recipient (cr) often says i want to go home
Try: Try to determine what home means to the cr it may simply mean the cr is disoriented and needs reassurance change the conversation use distracting language such as maybe later let’s listen to some music now ask the cr to tell you about the home they remember reminiscing may help change the conversation reassure […]
Care recipient (cr) is over-sensitive to noise
Try: Check hearing aid for function and proper fit make sure cr is wearing it during the day maintain a calm environment turn off tv and radio limit the number of people in the room with the cr to one or two try to keep side conversations to a minimum when you are in the […]
Care recipient (cr) has loud outbursts
Try: # don’t argue with cr # write down what happened just before the outburst each time it happens to note trigger patterns correct trigger events if possible # avoid restraining cr # keep dangerous objects such as scissors and knives out of reach # keep noise clutter and change to a minimum # distract […]
The caregiver (cg) would like to engage the Care recipient (cr) in everyday activities
Try: # limit activities to half an hour and allow more time to have the task accomplished # choose activities that are familiar to the cr # break the activity into simple steps too much Materials: n/a Categories: Emotional Psychological Information: At once is confusing # demonstrate with simple words and by showing the cr […]
The Care recipient (cr) tries to harm himself herself
Try: # speak calmly with the cr to identify what is making them want to harm themselves # stay calm don’t overreact # gently remove the object the cr is using # if the cr is scratching or digging at him or herself gently remove their hands and rub them or hold them in your […]
The Care recipient (cr) steal’s other people’s belongings
Try: Rather than confront the cr wait a few minutes until they put down the object they have taken and then remove it from sight if possible replaces the object with something similar that the cr can keep remember that the cr is not consciously stealing but may simply be attracted to things belonging to […]
The Care recipient (cr) is more interested in sexual activity and wants to engage in sexual activity frequently
Try: # avoid outright refusal to engage in sexual activity instead use language like maybe later after i # if the cr is persistent even after being intimate try distracting cr with another activity they enjoy # increase intimate touching such as hand holding and kissing to help fill the need for intimacy # if […]
Care recipient (cr) lies and is deceitful
Try: Lying may be a way of denying forgetfulness calmly remind the cr of what is true without being judgmental show the cr that the situation is not as they say such as here are your pills try to discover if there is something causing the lie such as the need for attention or avoiding […]
Care recipient (cr) masturbates in inappropriate or public places
Try: Rule out the possibility of the cr having a urinary tract infection or yeast infection that would cause discomfort or itching in the genital area make sure the masturbation is not a sign of the need to go to the toilet check for clothing that is too tight or chafing in the genital area […]