Try: #ask and check physically to see if the cr is uncomfortable for any reason the inappropriate words may be a way of attracting attention to a problem such as hunger needing to use the toilet being bound by clothing or being too hot or too cold #calmly ask the cr to stop using the […]
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Care recipient (cr) is agitated
Try: #locate recordings of nursery rhymes camp songs classic hymns songs of the girl scouts and boy scouts folk songs etc from libraries and online buy or compile your own recording #ask the cr to pick out music from the selections you’ve gathered #encourage the cr to sing along with the songs #singing the repetitive […]
Female Care recipient (cr) is reluctant to take a bath and get dressed
Try: #make sure the bathroom and dressing area are warm and well lit #talk about showers and baths as if the day they occur is like a trip to the spa for some beauty therapy #talk up and describe the spa-at-home experience as a relaxing time to get pampered #put a special event at the […]
Care recipient (cr) constantly repeats and mimics the words and actions of caregiver (cg)
Try: Echolalia and echopraxia are formal names for repetitive behavior repeating the words and actions of others that go beyond the cr cr’s ability to plan or control in the moment keep in mind if the behavior becomes irritating that when these behaviors are echolalia and echopraxia and not just once-in-a-while coping strategies they are […]
Care recipient (cr) shows repetitive behavior for example clapping wiping surfaces or picking at skin
Try: ##if the repetitive behavior poses no danger to the cr to you or to the environment just assure the cr cr’s safety and continue ##on other occasions you may want or need to divert the behavior when repetitive behavior begins offer the cr a useful activity that makes safe use of the repetitive drive […]
Care recipient (cr) repeats words and questions frequently
Try: #a cr may repeat questions of words to cope with memory loss or anxiety while the behavior may become irritating a response of anger or frustration by caregivers may increase the cr cr’s problem #reassure and comfort the cr using both words and touch speaking in a calm tone and giving a gentle touch […]
Care recipient (cr) with significant confusion is suspicious or paranoid about someone taking money or possessions
Try: #avoid arguing with the cr #try nonverbal reassurances such a gentle touch or hug respond to the feeling behind the accusation and then reassure the cr for example you might say i see that you are upset about this let’s see if we can find out what what’s happened together #if the cr is […]
Care recipient (cr) will constantly take clothes out of dresser or closet and place them around the room in disarray
Try: If at all possible caregiver (cg) should shut and lock the door to the cr’s room after cr gets dressed in the morning try to discover what prompts the cr to engage in this activity – are they hunting for a particular or favorite article of clothing or are they mimicking the former chore […]
Care recipient (cr) is very concerned about making end of life preparations
Try: #sit with the cr in a quiet area away from noise and activity #encourage the cr to express his or her thoughts #write down the cr cr’s wishes as he or she expresses them read them back to the cr to make sure you are recording them faithfully #you may want to make sure […]
Care recipient (cr) touches others inappropriately
Try: #when the cr begins to inappropriately touch others redirect him or her to a task such as sanding wood #give the cr a piece of wood and some sandpaper ask the cr to sand the wood over the trash basket to avoid a mess you can buy soft wood pieces at many craft stores […]