Try: Listen to the cr as he or she expresses frustration over loss encourage cr to take care of him or herself diet exercise activity involvement be upbeat around the cr review photo albums video and other special items encourage the cr to tell stories about the photos etc encourage the cr to talk about […]
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The Care recipient (cr) argues when he or she is asked to do something
Try: # summarize the feelings for the cr in a calm friendly way # talk face to face # tell cr that the caregiver (cg) understands # ask the cr if there are other tasks or activities he or she would be willing to do instead # help cr make a list of daily activities […]
Care recipient (cr) seems lost in reflection and distracted from the present
Try: Encourage the cr to participate in an activity with the caregiver (cg) redirect the cr to the present frequently by using calendar and planned activities ask the cr about activities he or she did today read current events or the daily newspaper to the cr distract the cr from yesterdays by discussing events of […]
Care recipient (cr) often injures legs wrists and arms
Try: Check bedroom and bathroom for sharp objects and remove them secure sharp knives in kitchen during bathing and grooming check legs arms and wrists for injury keep the cr busy with hands doing activities use physical exercise to distract cr’s energy encourage the use of wrist sweat bands place playing cards stress balls or […]
Care recipient (cr) touches the caregiver (cg) all the time and it makes the cg feel uncomfortable
Try: Establish comfortable boundaries with the cr one hand shake hug when the cg arrives one when the cg leaves keep at arms length when talking sitting and assisting with tasks back away when the cg feels uncomfortable and remind the cr about appropriate personal space pleasantly remind cr when touching patting becomes too frequent […]
Care recipient (cr) exposes private areas of the body
Try: Tell the cr that the caregiver (cg) respects his or her privacy and expect the same leave the room when cr exposes him or herself calmly explain to the cr that the cg will wait outside the room house until he or she gets dressed don’t get upset or act surprised remind the cr […]
Care recipient (cr) wants information about getting involved in religious activities
Try: Talk with the cr about his or her religious or spiritual beliefs discuss opportunities for spiritual participation explore with the cr opportunities for retreats seminars for seniors assist the cr with placing phone calls to churches temples mosques etc to find service times ask churches about transportation for seniors and the cost ask if […]
The Care recipient (cr) acts without thinking things over
Try: Ask the cr to stop sit and think of appropriate choices to make right now talk to the cr about how to put choices in a logical order assist the cr in making a list of what he or she wants and needs help the cr with creating a to do list help the […]
Care recipient (cr) has trouble relaxing
Try: Make sure home doesn’t have a lot of noise invite the cr to join the caregiver (cg) in a relaxing activity ask cr why he or she nervous observe when cr seems to be talking about how much he or she has to get done encourage the cr to write out an activity list […]
The Care recipient (cr) does not take medications as prescribed
Try: Explain the purpose of the medication discuss the benefits of the medications decreases pain makes cr feel better remind cr that he or she is happier when symptoms are gone and meds help do that change medication times to reduce side effects use pill containers to help organize med times and to keep track […]