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 […]
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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 […]
Care recipient (cr) gets agitated when dining with a large number of people
Try: Give the cr advance notice of the meal several minutes in advance let the cr become acquainted with you before directing a request to the cr let the cr know what is going to happen before starting by prompting with gestures and words however do not touch the cr let the cr start his […]
Care recipient (cr) continually paces
Try: #since the pacing behavior is not harmful you should turn it into an activity that will be fun for the cr and provide a sense of purpose #ask the cr to put away folded laundry the laundry should be sorted according to where it belongs in the house hand the cr a small stack […]
Care recipient (cr) is suspicious or accusatory of other individuals all the time
Try: #if the cr suspects that someone is taking his or her money provide reassurance by letting the cr have a small amount of pocket change that can be easily found in a pocket or purse #help look for missing objects for a short time and then distract the cr with a snack game or […]
Care recipient (cr) is paranoid that someone is breaking into the house and moving things around at night
Try: #put the chain lock on the door #instruct the cr to place a four inch piece of tape a few inches above the chain lock extending across the door and onto the door frame this should be done every night before going to bed #tell the cr that if the tape is not broken […]
Care recipient (cr) is paranoid about possessions being stolen or misplaced
Try: #always give the cr support and acknowledge the fears that he or she has #help the cr write down where items are stored for example ##wallet- upper drawer on right hand side ##aftershave- top of dresser left hand side near the back #once you have written down where the possessions are stored you can […]
Care recipient (cr) lashes out at caregiver (cg) by hitting biting scratching and spitting
Try: #you should first and foremost consider your own safety step back or leave the room if necessary #don’t argue try to distract and redirect cr’s attention to something pleasant #try to discover if there is a reason behind the aggression cr may be going through a personality change this may result in the loss […]
Care recipient (cr) engages in public masturbation
Try: #ask the cr to wear the apron daily #put the small toys in the pockets of the apron #explain to the cr that it is ok to engage in self-stimulation but it is not proper in public #explain to the cr that it is natural to feel the need to masturbate but it must […]
Care recipient (cr) not oriented to present reality and having trouble keeping track of date and time
Try: #buy supplies at an office supply store if you can’t find a clock that you think will suit the cr cr’s needs look at clocks sold through independent living product catalogs which may be available at medical supply stores many care centers or online #hang the dry erase board in a spot that the […]