Try: Talk about subjects that interest the cr read to and with cr assist cr with learning about looking up Materials: Reading materials computer internet maps Categories: Emotional Psychological Information: On the internet help the cg with planning a trip explore the purchase of new furniture new clothing explore interest in bike riding museums movie […]
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The Care recipient (cr) is not able to talk
Try: # explore a variety of ways to talk to the cr # create a communication board with pictures of faces showing a variety of emotions # create some index cards with pictures of faces showing a variety of emotions # create note cards with a variety of pictures of places to go so the […]
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 […]
The Care recipient (cr) doesn’t seem to understand what is being said
Try: # explain things in more than one way or restate things using simple words # look at cr’s facial expressions or gestures to see if he or she understands what is being said or asked # write tasks down with step by step instructions # demonstrate tasks to cr # make a diagram of […]
The Care recipient (cr) doesn’t feel safe
Try: Talk with the cr and try to identify the sources of fear check the environment for physical safety uneven floor tripping on carpet talk to cr about past stressful events ask cr if there are were verbally physically abusive neighbor or care giver make a list of names phone numbers that the cr can […]
The Care recipient (cr) often complains of noise
Try: # go with cr to talk to neighbors about the noise volume # assist the cr with writing a letter to the property management regarding noise levels # suggest the cr place a rolled towel at the bottom of his or her front back doors # place a rolled towel at the bottom of […]
The Care recipient (cr) often feels too warm in the home
Try: Encourage the cr to take a cool shower at the beginning and end of the day encourage the cr to dress in lightweight light colored clothing encourage the cr to wear a cool damp handkerchief around his or her neck put fans around the house encourage the cr to open windows at opposite ends […]
Care recipient (cr) needs help organizing his or her finances
Try: Buy a three ring binder and label it expenses make a list of all bills make a list of all income sources medicare retirement investments etc keep all bills income sources checkbook postage and envelopes in the record keeping binder keep a calculator in the pocked of the binder place all mail that is […]