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 […]
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The Care recipient (cr) is reluctant to eat meals it is hard to get the cr to eat
Try: Try to find out what the cr cr’s lifetime habits were at mealtime for example the cr may have listened to the radio during the noon meal and the evening news during the evening meal try to provide an mealtime experience for the cr that is consistent with the lifetime habits for example try […]
The Care recipient (cr) goes along with things but then later complains that he or she didn’t want to do the activity
Try: # reassure the cr that the caregiver respects his or her decisions # whenever possible allow the cr to make choices about what the cr want to do for the day # make sure the cg is not being over protective or controlling # try backing off and allowing the cr some space # […]
The Care recipient (cr) gets frustrated when doing tasks
Try: # tell the cr to take his or her time # remind cr that the best he or she can do is alright # tell cr to ask for help when he or she gets frustrated # tell cr to take a break # take break with cr and play cards go for a […]
The Care recipient (cr) often acts hopeless and depressed
Try: Get the cr involved with activities and tasks redirect negative or hopeless conversations to a task secure dangerous objects and chemicals in the home review with cr his or her accomplishments assist cr with making goals and plans for the future assist the cr with planning a trip take a class go to the […]
The Care recipient (cr) often makes decisions without thinking things through or makes decisions on the spur of the moment without planning the activity in advance
Try: # avoid letting the cr make impulse decisions # avoid letting cr do too many activities or the same activity all day # set time to make shopping list with cr # read mail with the cr # discourage cr when he or she talks about taking risks # discuss with cr the consequences […]
The Care recipient (cr) often refuses to respond to the caregiver’s cg request
Try: Give the cr a few minutes to calm down suggest that the cr take some time out and go to a private area ask the cr what he or she needs or wants ask the cr what it is about the request activity or task that isn’t working right now look for ways to […]
Care recipient (cr) is suspicious of others
Try: Listen to the cr as he or she expresses frustration remind the cr of who people are when they come to visit keep home well organized and clean remind cr to put purse or keys down in the same place calmly say to the cr i see that you’re upset that your purse is […]
Care recipient’s crs behaviors are hard to control
Try: Give the cr something else to do to distract him or her and stop the behavior calmly tell the cr what kind of behavior you would prefer lower your voice to see if the cr will do the same praise the cr when he or she acts right Materials: n/a Categories: Behavior Challenging, Cognitive […]
The Care recipient (cr) often demands a lot from the caregiver (cg)
Try: Remember that the cg’s responsibility as a cg is to provide support and assistance remember that the cg is not responsible to eliminate the cr’s behaviors modify or reduce frequency and severity of problem behaviors and patterns in the cr remember that the cg is not responsible for changing the cr as a person […]