Try: #work with the cr to put together a photo album of both current events and past events in the cr’s life the photo album can be used for orienting the cr to the present and also for reminiscing about the past #ask the cr sit in a comfortable chair at a table go through […]
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Long distance caregiver (cg) can’t get his or her aging parent the Care recipient (cr) to listen to suggestions regarding care such as in-home help or moving to an assisted living community
Try: #you may still be a child in the eyes of the cr and therefore will not be taken seriously #it is very difficult to be a parent for your parent #when you need to meet with the cr to discuss the situation have the meeting in a social setting restaurant etc where the suggestions […]
Care recipient (cr) can no longer use stove or oven safely due to changes in memory and reasoning skills caregiver (cg) wants to remove the hazards and make the kitchen safer for the cr to use
Try: #remove the gas line to the stove and cap it #remove all knobs from the stove #place the new countertop on top of the stove cover all the burners #remove any other appliances that pose a possible safety hazard such as a toaster oven #remove any pots pans and dishes that are not microwavable […]
Care recipient (cr) is very lonely and longs for family and friends
Try: #make a home video of each family and friend with a message for the cr #ask the family members and friends to say encouraging happy and uplifting things they should also say how much they love and care about the cr #when the cr gets lonely ask him or her to sit in front […]
Care recipient (cr) engages in negative thinking
Try: #talk with the cr and explain that there are also many great wonderful and positive things going on in the world not just the negative #ask the cr to write in the journal on a daily basis to document three things to be thankful for #ask the cr to watch the news on tv […]
Care recipient (cr) doesn’t cook meals and is not eating healthy food
Try: #talk about the meals or specific dishes that the cr made in the past that were favorites of yours and other family members #tell the cr that you wish you had the time and talent to make that dish again ask if the cr can either fix it for you or show you how […]
Care recipient (cr) touches others inappropriately
Try: #when cr touches someone inappropriately kindly remind the cr that some people do not like to be touched and that it is wrong to touch others without permission #give the cr an object to occupy his or her hands such as a hand held puzzle or toy #ask the cr to help figure it […]
Care recipient (cr) recovering from broken hip has fifty percent loss of ability to bear weight on right side when rising to stand from a seated position
Try: This cue walker right leg left leg walker right leg left leg #from a seated position the cr rises to stand and then grasps the walker with both hands keeping most of his or her weight on the ‘good’ leg and on both arms #the cr then picks up the walker and moves it […]
Care recipient (cr) dislikes showering or getting into bathtub
Try: #a cr’s unwillingness to bathe may be related to dementia mental illness depression or anxiety about falling fear of falling may be addressed by adding no-skid strips and grab bars but changes in cognition or mental health may require different kinds of problem-solving #can bath time be made more comfortable the cr may feel […]
Care recipient (cr) has great difficulty using knives forks and spoons and is angered when caregiver (cg) offers help special silverware doesn’t make much difference cg who eats with cr is often cleaning spills crumbs and stains from cr cr’s place at the table and clothes
Try: #offer non-messy finger foods sliced up fresh fruits and vegetables chicken legs fish sticks cheese cubes small baked potato wedges etc #make or heat hearty soups and serve them warm not hot in travel mugs with lids so the contents can’t spill out easily make sure the vegetables rice or noodles can get through […]