Try: #if the cr’s yelling and screaming are new behaviors encourage the cr to see a doctor as these may be symptoms of any number of medical conditions if the cr is seeing a doctor make sure these symptoms are reported to the doctor the symptoms may be very treatable #when an episode of yelling […]
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Care recipient (cr) frequently misplaces keys leading to inconvenience and frustration
Try: #string the key on a lanyard a sporty strap that hangs around the neck and normally holds a whistle lanyards are sold in sporting goods stores encourage the cr to wear the most frequently used keys house and car for example if putting them down leads to losing them #install a bright hook in […]
Assess and fix factors that may contribute to falls in the living room
Try: #assess the living room frequently and keep clutter from the floor including stacks of papers or books craft bags or hobby kits toys including animals toys footstools and packages #assess the lighting in the living room by noting the way light works in the room throughout the course of a day and a night […]
Assess and correct factors that may contribute to falls in the kitchen
Try: #assess the kitchen for areas such as near the sink that may become wet and slippery consider using non-skid kitchen work mats in those areas rather than scatter rugs #remove loose scatter rugs if they are likey to be tripped over and replace them with heavier rugs or work mats #assess the lighting throughout […]
Care recipient (cr) hoards items in plastic bags and carries bags on person throughout the day
Try: #discuss the following topics with the cr and make sure that what you say is clearly understood ##the cr’s belongings are important ##important items need to be stored in a proper place ##keeping and carrying belongings in plastic bags is not a good way to take care of them #let the cr chose certain […]
Assess and fix factors that may contribute to falling in the outdoor areas around a house
Try: #assess the areas outside the home for features such as lighting potential obstacles sidewalk or pathway quality and accessibility of approach to the front and side doors if helpful navigate the outer areas of the house with the cr cr’s assistive device for example a walker or cane to help identify uneven slippery narrow […]
Assess and correct factors that may contribute to falls in halls or on stairs or walkways inside a care recipient’s cr’s home
Try: #remove clutter and obstacles from all stairs halls and routes of access in the home #leave a clear path wide enough for the cr to navigate easily between rooms and furniture used by the cr make sure the path is wide enough to allow use of a cane walker or wheelchair if the cr […]
Care recipient (cr) is easily distracted which leads to social frustration missed appointments and incomplete chores
Try: #stick to a regular routine for important daily activities protect those activities from interruption by encouraging the cr to let friends and family members know what hours he or she would prefer not to get calls and visits for example during hours set aside for exercising personal care or paying bills #help the cr […]
Care recipient (cr) has difficulty putting clothes on after surgical repair of hip fracture
Try: The following steps may be taken by the cr recovering from hip fracture you may be able to help with some of the steps the cr cr’s desire for independence will have to be weighed against considerations of safety #when dressing sitting and rising keep the doctor doctor’s instructions regarding bending over the hips […]
Care recipient (cr) with recent vision loss has trouble reading labels on pill bottles and managing medications
Try: #speak to the pharmacist about the cr cr’s need for large-print materials including labels and instructions for all medications #keep a master lister of all current medications on hand for the cr as prescriptions arrive encourage the cr to check the labels on the bottles against the list and to ask questions about any […]