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 […]
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caregiver (cg) needs suggestions on how to be a successful caregiver
Try: Practice good communication skills take extra time to listen especially if the Care recipient (cr) has difficulty forming sentences or searching for the right word don’t rush the cr through a sentence this will just lead to frustration and agitation on the part of the cr be informed search out Materials: n/a Categories: Caregiver […]
Care recipient (cr) with vision and depth perception impairment has trouble with hallways and doorways
Try: Make doorways to rooms easy to distinguish by painting the door frames a bright contrasting color or put a string of christmas lights around the door frame hallways are hard to negotiate sometimes because it is hard for the cr to see the difference between a tan carpet on the hallway floor from the […]
Care recipient (cr) with vision and depth perception impairment has trouble with hallways and doorways
Try: Make doorways to rooms easy to distinguish by painting the door frames a bright contrasting color or put a string of christmas lights around the door frame hallways are hard to negotiate sometimes because it is hard for the cr to see the difference between a tan carpet on the hallway floor from the […]
What are some ways caregiver (cg) can recognize and help Care recipient (cr) who suffers from depression
Try: If cr is experiencing feelings of sadness listlessness anxiety and despair they could be suffering from depression depression could also come out as anger the cg can try actively listening to the cr cares and concerns concentrating solely on what the cr is saying without being distracted cg needs to verbally respond to the […]
caregiver (cg) needs advice on dealing with repetition by the Care recipient (cr)
Try: If the repetition involves calling out a name over and over – the cr may just need the comfort of knowing that person is near sometimes the cr may not realize who is answering they just need someone to say i’m right here just the words will be something familiar and comfortable for the […]
Care recipient (cr) wants to wear the same clothes over and over
Try: Cg needs to try to discover if there is a reason behind this action sometimes the cr cannot distinguish between dirty clothing and clean clothing if the cr takes off their clothing at bedtime and is used to either placing the worn outfit at the end of the bed or across a chair it […]
Care recipient (cr) cries because he or she is aware of memory loss
Try: #explain the memory loss to the cr using simple words #provide reassurance that you care about the cr whether his or her memory is good or bad and are there to help #try giving the cr a pen and writing pad to write down things to remember for that day encourage the cr to […]
Care recipient (cr) denies memory loss despite obvious problems remembering appointments plans and conversations
Try: #don’t argue with the cr about the memory loss #don’t enter into denial with the cr about the memory loss #be prepared to repeat things that you say to the cr as many times as necessary #initiate a reminder system using a calendar with large spaces to write on also leave notes or encourage […]
Care recipient (cr) is not eating a balanced diet and is not getting necessary nutrition
Try: #provide nutritious snacks and meals at the same time each day and make this a regular routine sliced fruits and vegetables or instant meal supplements may improve nutrition #try four or five small meals rather than three large ones #let the cr feed himself or herself whenever possible use a straw or sippy cup […]