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 […]
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How to get caregiver (cg) to recognize that they are suffering from excessive stress which could lead to burnout and ultimately affect the Care recipient (cr)
Try: Sometimes a cg will resent being told that they are suffering from too much stress if it comes from a family member or close friend try to get an advocate such as a physician or a neighbor to approach the cg with the concern don’t make the concern a criticism of the cg’s ability […]
Care recipient (cr) gets confused and agitated when grandchildren come but looks forward to their visits
Try: Even though children’s or grandchildren’s visits provide enjoyable moments for the cr it could also be confusing for the cr additional people in a room could add to the noise and distraction especially if the cr is trying to carry on a conversation with a grandchild and several other grandchildren are playing or talking […]
caregiver (cg) needs advice on how to find activities that the Care recipient (cr) enjoys and can accomplish
Try: Try to discover what special interests music crocheting nature etc or hobbies woodworking bird watching reading etc and work it into an activity either talk about the interest or hobby read books about it or actively participate in it with the cr if the activity is no longer within the skill level of the […]
Primary caregiver (cg) needs advice on quick way to inform occasional volunteer caregiver of important information
Try: Design a cue card to give or leave out for volunteers who come make it small enough to just hand to the volunteer and they can keep it in their pocket so it will be handy list the care recipient’s cr full name but also include any nickname that they prefer to be called […]
caregiver (cg) is having stress because they are overwhelmed with so much to do but think they are the only one who can do it right
Try: Ask and continue to ask for help if a friend or neighbor offers to help – don’t refuse this is their way of showing concern for you and your situation appreciate the effort even if the offer doesn’t come at a convenient time for you and utilize the help in some way remember when […]
Adult child -caregiver (cg) is having trouble convincing their parent- Care recipient (cr) to move out of an home that is no longer senior friendly to a senior living community
Try: Don’t argue or try to convince cr that the move is for the cr’s safety or well-being because this will set off the cr’s defense mechanism and they will dig in their heels because this suggestion may seem like the cg thinks of them as a child and is trying to take away their […]
Care recipient (cr) resists going to medical appointments or to adult day care
Try: caregiver (cg) should try setting the stage or the tone pay close attention to the way you approach the cr about the upcoming trip don’t give the cr an ultimatum about going the cr is likely to resist just as a defense reaction to the ultimatum use an overly polite and respectful tone when […]
Care recipient (cr) repeatedly relates stories from their past
Try: caregiver (cg) should try to practice tolerance if possible this could be viewed as a skill that the cr still has – the long term memory to recall past stories recalling and relating these long ago memories could mean that the cr is reliving some of their richest and most memorable moments and this […]
caregiver (cg) has difficulty dressing mobility challenged Care recipient (cr)
Try: If putting on shoes is a problem but cg is worried about cr walking around in just stockings buy slipper-like footies with non-skid tread on the soles if putting slacks on a female cr is difficult buy nylon pants liners to wear under the slacks the silky texture will make the slacks slide on […]