Try: #your usual clothing stores may be places to find alternatives to clothing that button or zip look for pants or skirts that pull up sweaters and tops that pull over lounger-style dresses and shoes that stick shut or pull on rather than lacing #for addition options look for clothing designed for people with disabilities […]
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Care recipient (cr) has trouble getting to bathrooms on time and has accidents overnight and during the day this problem is having a major impact on cr cr’s emotional and social life
Try: #incontinence can be related to medication or medical problems and a doctor should be consulted when incontinence begins or does not respond to a treatment #incontinence that goes unmanaged can be embarrassing for the cr and present the caregiver with significant amounts of extra work incontinence that is managed may allow the cr greater […]
Care recipient (cr) can no longer drink from a cup or through a straw hospice workers have shown family members and caregivers how to keep the cr comfortable providing appropriate fluids nutrition and pain-easing medication family members will provide fluids orally upon request
Try: #offer the cr water or ice chips frequently to prevent dehydration or discomfort with medical approval offer alternatives to water such as apple juice #if the cr’s interest in eating and drinking are low offer a few ice chips brought to the cr’s mouth on a spoon spoon in a few ice chips at […]
Care recipient (cr) is eating with one hand due to injury or temporary loss of function in the other hand
Try: #locate independent living supplies such as a plate guard and slip-proof placemat online or in medical supply or independent living supply catalogs a plate guard fits over the rim of a plate to allow the cr to push food onto a fork while a slip-proof mat keeps the plate from sliding look for other […]
Care recipient (cr) who previously enjoyed reading can no longer read regular-sized print
Try: #look for books that have been recorded for listeners and large-print books in public libraries #contact the bureau of blind services to be connected to the book service for the blind of the library of congress #if the cr uses a personal computer look for accessibility settings they can be adjusted to allow a […]
Care recipient (cr) has trouble recalling both distant and recent events of his or her personal life
Try: #be a good listener and get a sense of whether the cr is troubled by the loss of memory of events if the cr is safe and untroubled be patient and look for ways to keep the cr oriented to the present #help the cr stay centered in the present by sticking to a […]
Care recipient (cr) is very easily confused and often gets upset and frustrated
Try: When the cr is confused frustrated or upset do not ignore respond as quickly as you can please check out the following before doing anything else glasses hearing aids any other devices that help the cr relate to the environment spend some quality time the cr let the cr know that he or she […]
Care recipient (cr) who is mobile but somewhat isolated has nutritional needs due to difficulty preparing meals
Try: #crs in need of food cooking or financial aid may be eligible for help through programs serving food to seniors begin a search for resources in your area by contacting your state state’s department on aging which will have a list of your local providers of state-funded programs serving the elderly #call local senior […]
Care recipient (cr) is anxious or shy in new situations leading to isolation and missed appointments
Try: #a trusted friend or advocate can help a senior ease into new situations by going with the cr into new situations or appointments #a cr who won’t open the front door to a stranger might miss getting needed social services by not responding to social workers or case managers who knock on the door […]
Care recipient (cr) with significant vision impairment can’t easily use the microwave to heat snacks and meals because of inability to easily identify placement of numbers on the cooking panel
Try: #reinforcement rings are self-sticking lasting and made of fairly sturdy material they stick firmly to any surface and can stand up to repeated usage when stuck on even surfaces such as the face of a microwave microwave’s setting panel they rise above the surface and can be discerned with the fingertips #peel off the […]