Try: #keep a set of headphones a music player and charger games puzzles books and a deck of cards in a tote bag when noise gets bothersome help the cr find the quietest spot in the area take the tote bag with you #plug the headphones into the music player and play soothing music or […]
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Care recipient (cr) is obsessed with living in the past caregiver (cg) receives frequent requests from cr to stop work and listen to stories or look at photos or clippings
Try: #set aside dedicated times for the cr to discuss the past using photos #limit the amount of photos reviewed at each sitting #ask the cr to tell a story about each photo #as the cr tells the story summarize and write down the Materials: Photos and scrapbook index cards tape and pen Categories: Emotional […]
Care recipient (cr) often overreacts emotionally to caregivers with inappropriate behavior such as yelling or stomping feet
Try: #cut cardboard into a small stop sign-shaped piece on one side write the word stop as it would look on a stop sign on the other side write this s – stop slow down; t – think what is making me react this way ; o – what are my options to this challenge […]
caregiver (cg) is frustrated by care recipient’s cr’s behavior in stores cg wants to shop efficiently while cr wants to spend time window shopping or impulsively buying items that are beyond the planned budget
Try: n/a Materials: #give the cr time to look at the items for sale in the stores without hurrying him or her along plan your shopping trip allotting time for this in advance #as you are shopping if the cr says i want this and the item is neither affordable nor practical distract or redirect […]
Sexually active senior citizens are contracting and spreading sexually-transmitted diseases and infections std sti
Try: #bring yourself up to date on safe sex practices and the risks of std stis #raise the topic of safer sex in a clear and respectful manner with the Care recipient (cr) #assure the cr that the conversation will be kept confidential and then keep it confidential #do not make light of this subject […]
cr caregiver recipient either refuses to eat or appears to be uncooperative about eating cr is experiencing growing confusion about how to do ordinary things and may be finding eating complicated due to the steps and decisions involved
Try: n/a Materials: #prepare foods that can be eaten with only one utensil so the cr doesn’t have to choose choose between using a fork or spoon #eat with the cr sit across from the cr while you eat so the cr can mirror your behavior this is often helpful to crs who are confused […]
Care cr is depressed and is limiting interaction with others as a result caregiver (cg) is also becoming depressed and reluctant to communicate
Try: #the caregiving relationship can be lonely and depressing for both the cr and cg try reading humorous essays or old joke books out loud to the cr this could cause a two-fold effect it will cheer you up and maybe you will laugh out loud your laughter may be contagious and the smile on […]
caregiver (cg) has considerable difficulty communicating with Care recipient (cr)
Try: Approach the cr from the front make good eye contact and kneel if necessary focus on the cr and give your undivided attention say the cr’s name before you begin talking if the cr is hard of hearing try to reduce background noise speak slowly and loudly enough for the cr to hear you […]
Care recipient (cr) is scared and complains that there is an old person looking through the window
Try: The cr with poor short term memory may not think of him or herself as old it is possible the cr is seeing a reflection in a window or mirror and not recognizing it as him or herself try closing curtains turning up lights to reduce reflections on glass or covering mirrors to reduce […]
Care recipient (cr) gets frustrated preparing meals changes in stamina strength and attentiveness make it hard for the cr to get groceries and to regularly perform tasks related to cooking such as planning meals lifting or mixing ingredients and using appliances safely
Try: #plan meals and shop for groceries a week in advance so the kitchen is always stocked with what the cr needs to prepare meals #organize the kitchen so the cr can easily reach the most commonly used tools and foods #work with the cr once or twice a week to prepare some major dishes […]