Try: Avoid crowds by dining out just before or after rush times plan to dine the hour after a restaurant is most crowded for breakfast or lunch or the hour before a restaurant starts filling up for dinner when dining out state your need for a table out of a traffic path away from the […]
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Care recipient (cr) is agitated
Try: Invite the cr to go to a quiet room when he or she becomes agitated draw the curtains to darken the room ask the cr to choose recorded music or recordings of relaxing sounds waterfalls ocean birds etc adjust the volume of the recording and make sure the cr is comfortable with it before […]
Care recipient (cr) with memory loss has brief but intense bouts of moodiness that include agitation anger and insistent behavior
Try: #offer a piece of candy when the cr becomes agitated angry and argumentative the candy may change the cr’s focus temporarily to the task of taking the wrapper off the candy #the moments of distraction provided by the candy may then help you redirect the cr to another activity or conversation #if the cr […]
Care recipient (cr) with growing memory problems faces extended hospital visit or stay in nursing home for rehabilitation caregiver (cg) fears cr’s trouble recognizing family members and friends will worsen while the cr is away from normal routine
Try: #decorate the boxes with wallpaper fabric or contact paper if you want to skip this step buy an already-decorated box with a lid at a craft store #place small mementos in the box that may remind the cr of people and places related to home life and family for example photos cards handkerchief scented […]
Care recipient (cr) is a little depressed about being less able to travel during holidays due to changes in health strength or mental health
Try: #place the cr’s chair close to a window facing a yard or garden #place the shepherd’s hook or wreath stand in the yard or garden where the cr can see it #hang wreaths or decorations appropriate to the season on the hook or stand #have several decorations for each season and change them periodically […]
Care recipient (cr) has begun wandering from home in a confused state
Try: #encourage the cr to exercise regularly exercise may limit restless behavior #install locks with a key high or low on doors some crs only look at things set at eye level #make sure the locks can be easily opened by others for fire safety #make a large sign that says stop and post it […]
Care recipient (cr) with fairly high fine motor skills is wandering frequently
Try: #when the cr begins behavior that leads to wandering ask him or her to help you out by clipping coupons #gather coupons that arrive in the mail or appear in print publications #ask the cr to sit down at a table in a comfortable chair and help you cut coupons #give the cr the […]
Care recipient (cr) has fallen out of the habit of socializing and feels isolated and lonely
Try: #review with the cr the list of favorite restaurants activities and entertainment review the list of the cr’s friends talk with the cr about what activities he or she might like to do with which friends # arrange one activity a week for the cr and a friend activities do not need to take […]
The Care recipient (cr) is wandering more and more the behavior seems to increase when activities aren’t planned
Try: #distract the cr when restlessness and wandering are observed housework sorting and organizing may provide active diversions to wandering behavior #ask the cr to help you out by sweeping the floor folding the laundry or vacuuming the carpet #ask if the cr wants to play a game of cards or clip coupon #the task […]
Care recipient (cr) undresses at inappropriate times and in inappropriate places
Try: #check to see if the cr is too warm undressing may be a sign of being overheated offer liquids check the cr’s temperature or help the cr into to cooler clothing #check to see if the cr’s clothing is too tight scratchy or otherwise uncomfortable help the cr into soft non-binding clothes made of […]