Try: Tell the cr that you got him or her a special glass to consume alcoholic beverages keep the special glass filled with a cold non-alcoholic beverage this may help satisfy the cr’s hand-to-mouth habit associated with alcohol addiction this also serves the additional purpose of keeping the cr hydrated try having a happy hour […]
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Care recipient (cr) doesn’t like to take medication
Try: Place crushed medications into a small amount of the cr’s favorite dessert this works even better when placed in a small cup with a spoon the cr feels rewarded with his or her own personal snack and doesn’t pay attention to the hidden meds Materials: n/a Categories: Medical Physical, Fully Aware, Somewhat Aware Information: […]
Care recipient (cr) tries to get out of the house even though the door is locked and gets very frustrated when it can’t be opened
Try: Try disguising the door as a window or a wall put a curtain rod at the top of the door and hang long drapes if the door is a solid door try wallpapering to make it blend in with the wall color or pattern try placing a mural on the door these can be […]
caregiver (cg) has trouble getting the Care recipient (cr) to take a bath or shower
Try: Try to find out what the cr cr’s normal bathing habits were for example did the cr bathe in the morning or at night try to stick to that routine as much as possible cover up the mirror the cr may think it is a window and people could be looking in make bathing […]
Care recipient (cr) is reluctant to go the bathroom and the caregiver (cg) has trouble getting him or her to go
Try: Instead of asking the cr whether he or she wants to go to the bathroom say let’s get cleaned up or washed up try saying you’ll probably want to use the bathroom before we start watching the movie or another activity if cr is a female suggest that she may need to powder her […]
Care recipient (cr) has difficulty dressing
Try: Hang the complete outfit both top and bottom together on the same hanger pare down the choice of accessories to go with the outfits or hang the accessories on the same hanger as the outfit buy underwear and socks in the same colors and styles to make choices simpler if the cr wants to […]
Care recipient (cr) gets very bored frustrated and angry due to limited mobility
Try: Help the cr express his or her feelings by by writing them down in a journal or dairy encourage the cr to write what her is she is frustrated bored or angry about in the journal or dairy this will provide an outlet for the cr cr’s emotions it doesn’t matter if the cr […]
Sole cg is overwhelmed and depressed
Try: n/a Materials: Ask for help family and friends may want to help and even offer to help but they are unsure what to do be direct and specific when asking for help don’t make the request a question such as could you help me _____ make the request specific i would really appreciate it […]
Sole caregiver (cg) is overwhelmed and depressed
Try: Ask for help family and friends may want to help and even offer to help but they are unsure what to do be direct and specific when asking for help don’t make the request a question such as could you help me _____ make the request specific for example i would really appreciate it […]
cr becomes restless and agitated in late afternoon or early evening
Try: Try to determine why the cr is restless and agitated the cr may be reacting to habits that have become routine during his or her lifetime the cr may think his or her children will be home from school soon and need to be taken care of the cr may think his or her […]