Try: Clothing choices should reflect the ease with which the cr can put on the clothing themselves or that the caregiver (cg) can put on the cr easily clothing should not restrict the movement of the cr clothing that has some stretch to it is preferable keep clothing styles familiar even when purchasing new clothing […]
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caregiver (cg) needs suggestions to make mealtime go more smoothly
Try: Don’t bombard the Care recipient (cr) with visual stimulation during the meal if the kitchen itself is too busy with items on the countertop or surrounding areas move the dining area to a corner of another room with just a small table and a couple of chairs make the food the focus not the […]
caregiver (cg) is concerned about Care recipient (cr) wandering outside and getting lost
Try: Prepare an Materials: n/a Categories: Behavior Challenging, Medical Physical, Mobile, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Maximum Supervision, Somewhat Aware, Unaware, So-So L T Memory, Poor L T Memory, So-So S T Memory, Poor S T Memory Information: Packet for use in case the cr wanders outside and help has to be called to […]
Care recipient (cr) is having difficulty with abstract thinking definition abstract thinking is the ability to think ahead or plan a sequence of events and then complete the planned event another term for it is executive functioning when the cr can no longer utilize a logical thought process they are unable to complete a task
Try: To maintain the cr’s independence and promote a sense of accomplishment separate each task into several simple steps help the cr go through the steps one at a time and allow the cr to finish one step before presenting the next step compliment and praise the cr after each step is accomplished whether it […]
Advice to prevent wandering out of the house
Try: Paint doors and the trim around doors that lead to the outside in a color that matches the walls of that room place a wallpaper border around the room at a waist high level continue the border completely around the room including placing it on the door also a Care recipient (cr) will usually […]
Care recipient (cr) gets confused navigating throughout the house
Try: Cr could have a problem with depth perception and possibly a few minor changes could help with this problem make sure that the room furnishings contrast with the wall color for example if the furniture is a light neutral color the walls and the carpeting should be brighter and darker if the furniture is […]
Care recipient (cr) has difficulty with activities of daily living such as brushing teeth shaving and combing hair
Try: #sometimes the cr will simply forget how to start the process of an activity however the cr may be able to manage the task if you first show him or her how to start if you act as if you are brushing your teeth shaving or combing your hair the cr may be able […]
Care recipient (cr) repeatedly makes false accusations against and about caregiver (cg) when others are present and cg doesn’t know how to correct the false impressions
Try: Remind yourself that you are first and foremost providing quality care which will show through regardless of the accusations made by the cr first try to gently correct the cr while keeping a light tone this may nudge the cr to realize their error if the cr gets more agitated because of your trying […]
Primary caregiver (cg) who is an adult child of Care recipient (cr) needs to know how best to keep long distance siblings informed about cr’s care and condition
Try: Have a monthly meeting either with any of the long distance siblings who can physically attend and a conference calling situation with those who are too far away have an agenda for the meeting update everyone on any changes to the cr’s condition either physically or behaviorally since the last meeting bring up any […]
Care recipient (cr) has difficulty getting to sleep and staying asleep outside noises often wake the cr
Try: #try to limit the cr’s naps during the day #have a bedtime routine for example eat a snack brush teeth read and then go to bed #once the cr is ready for bed run the fan for white noise or play soft soothing music white noise is a steady noise that drowns out any […]