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 […]
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Care recipient (cr) with mobility issues doesn’t want to exercise
Try: #look for light exercises that can be done while the cr is seated in a chair #sit in a chair facing the cr and hold a water bottle filled halfway with rice or beans in each of your hands give the cr the other two bottles to hold in his or her hands #turn […]
Care recipient (cr) is restless in the evening
Try: #when restlessness begins invite the cr to sit at the table #close curtains or blinds and plug in the lamp with the bright bulb #turn on the music player and let the cr pick which relaxing music you’ll play #ask the cr to draw or color a picture for you using paper or one […]
The Care recipient (cr) follows the caregiver (cg) around constantly
Try: #being shadowed by the cr may be reassuring to the cg at first because the cg always knows where the cr is however if this action continues over a long period of time it could become exasperating to cg #the cr may follow the cg from room to room and up and down steps […]
Care recipient (cr) is socially withdrawn
Try: #talk and find out what the cr’s interests are and what games the cr would like to play for example cards chess scrabble or any other game that has to be played with at least two people if military history is an interest try games such as risk or battleship if the business world […]
Care recipient (cr) displays repetitive behavior for example singing the same song or saying the same words over and over
Try: #put the socks in the dryer for a few minutes to warm them up #place the forty socks now all mixed up and mismatched in the basket #while the socks are still warm from the dryer ask the cr to match and fold them #thank the cr for the assistance and say how much […]
Care recipient (cr) threatens to commit suicide
Try: Sit with the cr in a quiet and private area find out if the cr has a do-able plan to carry out the suicidal threat if there is then you should immediately take the following precautions remove any objects that the cr could use to carry out the threat do not leave the cr […]
cr care recipient often refuses to drink reluctance to drink when offered fluids may put Care recipient (cr) at risk of dehydration headaches and increased side effects from medications
Try: #the cr may be turning down opportunities to drink not realizing that he or she is thirsty #give verbal and visual cues to prompt the cr to drink for example prepare two cups of cold water in front of the cr say that there is nothing better on a hot day than a drink […]
Care recipient (cr) does something over and over such as wringing hands or pulling at clothing
Try: #determine if there is a cause for the repetitive action for example an article of clothing is too tight or the cr needs to use the bathroom addressing the underlying cause may reduce the repetitive actions #determine if the action is harmful or distressing #offer an alternative direction for the behavior by giving the […]
Care recipient (cr) is resistant to bathing caregiver (cg) may be able to turn a difficult time into a pleasant time by inviting the cr to a ‘spa’ experience at home
Try: #using the pen write out a gift certificate in the cr’s name make the gift certificate redeemable at the spa gift certificates can be bought in office supply stores made and printed from a home computer or hand-drawn #give the gift certificate to the cr and say there are not many appointments left however […]