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 […]
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Care recipient (cr) is restless and bored and looking for something to do
Try: #when the cr gets restless bring out the box with the string and buttons in it and ask the cr to help you sort the buttons set the cr up to work at the table #the buttons can be sorted by color shape or size and put into separate piles #you can also ask […]
Care recipient (cr) becomes agitated when preferred caregiver (cg) is not present
Try: Ask the preferred cg to record several reassuring messages for the cr each one about ten to twelve seconds long make sure the messages include the fact that the preferred cg will be back soon and that the cg cares for the cr when the preferred cg is absent and the cr is agitated […]
Care recipient (cr) gets agitated when shown recent photos of self with family members
Try: A cr whose condition has led to disorientation about his or her age may become angry or more confused if a caregiver (cg) aggressively insists on asserting the cr cr’s actual age in a low-key way it may not be inappropriate to show a current photo of the cr or remind him or her […]
Care recipient (cr) becomes agitated when putting clothes on
Try: Make dressing a regular routine done at the same time each day limit clothing choices too many options may be confusing put full clothing outfits for each day into hanging storage bags label the bag for each day of the week the cr can take out one bag each day and all the clothing […]
Care recipient (cr) gets agitated when daily personal care tasks need to be performed
Try: Make a list on the poster board of the daily personal tasks that need to be performed and the times they are done for example the poster board could say 7 00am dress for the day and have a sticker of clothes attached after all of the daily personal tasks are listed on the […]
Care recipient (cr) gets angry and refuses treatment when physical therapist arrives
Try: Ask the cr and physical therapist to sit down for a talk ask the cr if there are any daily activities causing him or her difficulty if the cr dismisses the idea that he or she needs physical therapy or denies having any problems with activities of daily living mentally walk through the cr […]
Care recipient (cr) becomes anxious and has panic attacks in specific situations and environments
Try: Ask the cr to write down in the journal what the thoughts are when anxiety and panic attacks occur ask the cr to write down in the journal a more appropriate and realistic thought to replace each of the anxious thoughts for example anxious thought – when i am in public everyone stares at […]
Care recipient (cr) gets agitated when riding in vehicle
Try: Make sure the cr is properly belted and secured in the car if the cr cr’s agitation leads to behavior that places you or the cr at risk in the car bring another person with you when you transport the cr this person should be able to support you in promoting the safety of […]
The Care recipient (cr) gets agitated when entering a certain room
Try: Make sure the walls are a neutral color if the walls are wallpapered in a large pattern change to a softer or plain pattern large patterns could be too busy or confusing to the cr if the draperies carpets and upholstery fabric of the chairs or couches in the room are patterned place a […]