Try: #listen to the cr about the difficulty he or she is having taking pills and look for options #ask the cr’s doctor or pharmacist if the medications the cr needs are available in liquid form or if the pills prescribed can be crushed if a liquid version of a medication has an unpleasant taste […]
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Care recipient (cr) with an infectious disease or illness has chapped lips caregiver wants to treat the condition without re-exposing the cr to the infection
Try: #to help minimize risk of re-exposure to illness apply the lip balm to a cotton swab and then use the cotton swab to bring the balm to the lips #the cr or the caregiver can lightly pass the cotton swab over the lips discard the used cotton swab after it has touched the lip […]
Care recipient (cr) resists taking medication
Try: #begin by trying to figure out why the cr is refusing to take prescribed medication ask or investigate whether the cr is having trouble swallowing or whether the medication is in the form of pills that are too large if the medication is new has the cr been told why it’s necessary in ways […]
Care recipient (cr) is gaining weight as result of poor eating patterns
Try: n/a Materials: Meal plan fluids without calories supportive environment Categories: Medical Physical, Mobility, Mobile, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Immobile, Independence, No Supervision, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision Information: #a cr’s medical history current situation and personal health goals should be a part of any nutrition or meal plan as these will shape the […]
Care recipient (cr) is unable to leave home to attend volunteer activities because of temporary or permanent change in level of disability
Try: #a cr may need to stop volunteer activities during periods of unstable or poor health but a cr who is unable to leave home easily but whose condition is otherwise fairly stable may find it possible to do volunteer work from home #discuss with the cr what kinds of activities could be undertaken from […]
Caregiver fears Care recipient (cr) is no longer a safe driver and must prepare to present facts to cr or cr’s doctor in helpful organized way
Try: #the following is a list of driving behaviors that should be of concern if you see any of these note when they occur or when they were told to you so you can present them in a matter-of-fact way to the cr or the cr’s doctor abrupt lane changes braking or acceleration; slow reactions […]
Care recipient (cr) stays up late and often falls asleep in a chair because of poor sleep patterns the cr is often tired and has to cancel or delay planned daytime activities
Try: #turn off the television twenty minutes to a half hour before bedtime #do the same things every evening around the same time secure the house turn down the bed sheets shut off the television visit the bathroom change into nightclothes brush teeth take medications turn on night lights set the alarm clock get into […]
Care recipient with depth perception problems or low vision may have problem accurately seeing steps increasing risk of falls
Try: #find tape 0ften heavy-duty masking tape will do that contrasts in color with the color of the steps #place a strip of tape at the edge of each step running from one side of the stair to the next #the contrasting strip of color at the front edge of each step will help the […]
Care recipient (cr) with memory loss is anxious about keeping up with activities of daily living which feel as if they are becoming more and more difficult
Try: #organize the supplies for each activity of daily living separately bathing grooming dressing taking medications making phone calls and appointments exercising etc gather the items related to each activity and place them handily in the area where they are used #keep in mind that organizing like this is a large task and may take […]
Care recipient (cr) loses hearing later in life although hearing aids are prescribed they aren’t always worn and when they are some sounds are still indistinct
Try: #if the cr continues to have difficulty hearing check the hearing aid battery and the placement of the hearing aid in the ear #when speaking to the cr avoid competing with background noise face the cr and speak clearly but don’t exaggerate your lip movements as that will actually make it harder for the […]