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 […]
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Care recipient (cr) has trouble making major decisions and is overwhelmed by choices related to choosing an assisted living facility
Try: #sometimes the cr who is faced with a major decision will go into gridlock and be unable to deal with it without the caregiver helping out #assure the cr that you are available to help make an informed decision every step of the way #it is sometimes helpful to take a big decision or […]
How to make bath time more enjoyable for the Care recipient (cr) and therefore easier on the caregiver (cg)
Try: Simplify the bathing procedure by having everything ready before the cr comes into the bathroom have a drawer in the bathroom for clean underthings for the cr so that clothing doesn’t have to be brought from another room or the cr doesn’t have to walk to another room to start getting dressed instead of […]
How to eliminate distractions which lead to agitation and confusion for the Care recipient (cr)
Try: caregiver (cg) needs to be aware that the cr could view certain things as distractions in an otherwise empty room too many knick knacks or even figurines can be viewed by the cr as other people in the room several mirrors in a room while providing decorations could also be viewed as more people […]
caregiver (cg) needs advice on how to effectively communicate with Care recipient (cr)
Try: Realize that listening requires more than just hearing the words it may be frustrating for the cr to engage in conversation because they forget the words don’t let them struggle to find a word – give them ample time to remember it on their own and then gently supply a word that you think […]
Communicating with Care recipient (cr) who has trouble verbally communicating
Try: caregiver (cg) needs to try to be on the lookout for certain facial expressions or physical agitation that could mean the cr is experiencing pain or discomfort don’t wait until the agitation gets more severe before reacting to the situation in addition to watching for signs of pain or confusion learn to recognize the […]
Some steps to take to prevent caregiver (cg) burnout
Try: Cg needs to remember that they need to first take care of themselves so that they can give quality care to the Care recipient (cr) have realistic expectations – know what you are able to provide and what you are willing to provide realize you can only do so much learn to accept any […]
How to deal with occasional behavior issues
Try: caregiver (cg) needs to see if there are any triggers that bring on care recipient’s cr’s behavior problems first try to distinguish whether the cause could be internal pain or injury or external disruption in daily routine or confusion caused by distracting situations or places the best way to do this is for the […]
caregiver (cg) gets increasingly frustrated at care recipient’s cr’s continually repeating the same stories over and over
Try: While it is very stressful to hear the same stories or questions over and over cg could look on it as the only conversation that the cr can produce and engage in it is better for the cr to use language in this manner than to be told that they are saying the same […]
caregiver (cg) has trouble getting Care recipient (cr) to complete simple tasks such as eating dressing
Try: Try this cg could be giving too many instructions at once and this is confusing for cr give instructions one step at a time – for example if cg needs cr to go to the kitchen to eat first say let’s walk to the kitchen then once there let’s pull out the chair at […]