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 […]
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Care recipient (cr) has trouble making everyday decisions
Try: #narrow the everyday decisions down to two choices for the cr narrowing the choices for the cr helps everyday decisions seem less intimidating and lets the cr keep the habit of independent decision-making some small examples might include would you like to wear the gray outfit or the red outfit today the red bathing […]
Caregiver is concerned about the care recipient recipient’s safety at home
Try: Place red tape around registers to alert the cr that they could be hot to touch remove clutter from the floor area especially stacked magazines and papers cover up any open fireplaces remove any portable space heaters use the poster board and markers to make caution signs or do not touch – hot signs […]
You are making the transition to a new cg caregiver
Try: Make sure the new cg knows what the care recipient recipient’s cr cr’s daily routine is if it is a set routine because of a lifetime habit of the cr suggest that the new cg try not to vary from it if something new needs to be added to the routine encourage the new […]
caregiver (cg) is having difficulty carrying on a conversation with a hearing impaired Care recipient (cr)
Try: Alert the cr to your presence don’t approach the cr from behind or the side don’t cover your mouth with your hand when talking always maintain eye contact don’t turn your head because this makes it more difficult for the cr to see your lips try to visit in a quiet environment without other […]
cr forgets the names of specific objects
Try: n/a Materials: Associate the different object with the function it performs not the specific name of the object instead of asking them to pick up the fork or spoon ask them to get the thing that they eat with instead of saying washcloth say thing they wash up with instead of saying broom mop […]
Care recipient (cr) can’t remember the names of specific objects
Try: When you communicate with the cr associate the object with the function it performs instead of its specific name for example instead of asking the cr to pick up the fork or spoon ask him or her to get the things that they eat with instead of saying washcloth say thing they wash up […]
caregiver (cg) needs to provide some activities for cr who has limited vision
Try: Try activities that stimulate the cr cr’s sense of touch and sense of smell put several of the objects listed above under materials into a small box make a game out of the cr guessing what the objects in the box are by touching or smelling them change the objects in the box often […]
cr care recipient constantly tries to go out a locked door and becomes frustrated when it can’t be opened
Try: If the cr is male put the ladies rest room sign on the door the male cr probably would not go into a ladies rest room if the cr is female put the men’s rest room sign on the door Materials: Two signs with one saying ladies rest room and the other saying men’s […]
Homebound cr who is no longer able to cook gets bored and frustrated
Try: Sit down together and plan the menu and cook the meal orally or virtually go through the preparations step-by-step she probably has tips and tricks that she used in the cooking process that she can share with you she may want to talk you through a recipe while you prepare it and you can […]