Try: Try to involve the cr in all of the activities they used to enjoy but at a different level not only will this provide an enjoyable activity for the cr it may provide help for the cg with tedious and sometimes repetitive chores if drying dishes provides satisfaction for the cr have non-breakable dishes […]
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caregiver (cg) is concerned about Care recipient (cr) falling
Try: Make the environment as safe as possible replace tension shower curtain rods with the screw-in type in case cr starts to slip while getting in or out of the tub or shower and grabs onto the curtain rod remove all throw rugs or runners check for curled or frayed carpet edges check to see […]
How to deal with challenging behavior
Try: Try to assess and evaluate the behavior objectively is is a problem that is causing harm to either the caregiver (cg) or the Care recipient (cr) or just an inconvenience is the behavior easier to live with rather than trying to change the behavior for example the Care recipient (cr) wants to wear the […]
caregiver (cg) needs advice on providing enjoyable moments and activities for the Care recipient (cr)
Try: If the cr used to knit but is no longer able to do so find an old sweater and start to unravel it the cr can then continue to unravel the sweater the wind the yarn into a ball fabric can be cut into strips and squares and the cr can put together the […]
Primary caregiver (cg) needs advice on coping with other family members who criticize their caregiving abilities
Try: Learn to deal with rather than react to the criticism detach yourself from the situation you may be overly sensitive due to stress and fatigue try not to take the criticism personally usually family members are trying to find someone or something to blame because of their helplessness about the situation realize that no […]
Primary caregiver (cg) needs advice on coping with other family members who criticize their caregiving abilities
Try: Learn to deal with rather than react to the criticism detach yourself from the situation you may be overly sensitive due to stress and fatigue try not to take the criticism personally usually family members are trying to find someone or something to blame because of their helplessness about the situation realize that no […]
Tips on adjusting to and preparing for the role of caregiver (cg)
Try: Caregiving is somewhat like running a marathon that has to be run everyday and you feel like it is your duty to smile while you are running and the effort will never get recognized acknowledged or appreciated by anyone but you be realistic about the changes and challenges you will face upon undertaking the […]
Family caregiver (cg) needs advice on how to set boundaries in the house television watching computer use and emphasize the duties of a part time respite cg
Try: It helps to have everything written down to eliminate questions or concerns this will make the respite of the primary cg more enjoyable because your phone won’t constantly ring if there is a problem be very specific in conveying to the respite cg just how you want them to spend their time realize that […]
Some skills to develop to become a caring as well as a coping caregiver (cg)
Try: Have empathy for the Care recipient (cr) – step into their shoes and see with your heart all of the activities that may have become restricted due to the mobility vision or hearing challenges of the cr be loving and compassionate have an awareness of the confusion and agitation that the cr may suffer […]
caregiver (cg) needs some suggestions on how to provide outside socialization for the Care recipient (cr)
Try: If the socialization is an upcoming family gathering or holiday it would be best to have the visit in the daytime hours rather than evening the cr may be tired in the evening and not thoroughly enjoy socializing or may find it more confusing in the evening keep the celebration simple – don’t overdo […]