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 […]
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The Care recipient (cr) often repeats words or actions
Try: Make a list of daily activities with the cr have cr check off activities when they are finished if the cr repeats an activity try turning it into an activity that makes the cr feel useful give the cr activities that are simple and require repeating the same order of actions if the cr […]
Care recipient (cr) has trouble going to sleep at night
Try: #trouble falling asleep may be caused by too much quiet in a room fear of the dark or anxiety about being alone #add non-distracting noise to a quiet room with a sound machine that generates a fan-like sound look for one in pharmacies or personal supply catalogs #minimize darkness with a nightlight in the […]
Care recipient (cr) often disoriented and unable to identify door of his or her bedroom
Try: #look for craft supplies including rubber bracelets in an arts and crafts store #using the scissors cut the sheets of poster board lengthwise into three inch wide strips #also cut a 4×6 piece from the poster board and set aside to use as a name sign #tape the strips of paper around the door […]
Frequent chatter by Care recipient (cr) irritates caregiver and others
Try: #when you become aware of excessive talking or chattering try to address any physical needs such as hunger thirst or bathroom needs that may be making the cr physically uncomfortable ask the cr how he or she feels insecurity loneliness anxiety or fear may contribute to chattering #offer activities the cr likes for example […]
Holiday gatherings with families are stressful for both the caregiver (cg) and Care recipient (cr)
Try: The holidays often include too much of everything activities special events family gatherings parties people food gift buying travel and so on family members often feel obligated to get everyone together and visit with the cr on the major holidays thanksgiving christmas etc and often make a big production out of it try to […]
The Care recipient (cr) often has difficulty solving problems
Try: # write problem down on paper # list possible solutions # list potential people who can help # assist cr in deciding which solution he or she would like to choose Materials: # paper and pencil Categories: Cognitive Intellectual Information: n/a References: n/a Keywords: n/a *This information is listed as a Tip and is […]
Care recipient (cr) is depressed and is talking much less than usual
Try: #the cr may no longer feel wanted or useful encourage the cr help with everyday tasks by asking for help and giving sincere thanks when it is given #try to provide tasks the cr enjoys doing and does well engagement in fun and meaningful activities may help lift the depression and result in more […]
Care recipient (cr) is very argumentative and difficult in dealings with caregiver (cg)
Try: #look a reason for the behavior the reason may not be related to what the cr states #look for any type of physical discomfort or pain check the cr’s temperature if you find the cr’s mood changes with fevers or low-grade infections #ask yourself whether the cr frustrated or irritable because you are trying […]
Care recipient (cr) seems locked in a grieving process and finds it difficult to express grief
Try: #invite the cr to take time daily to write in the journal about the grief experience writing can be free style where the cr simply writes about events of the day or whatever is on his or her mind with no rules #as an alternative you can guide the cr through a writing program […]