Try: #use scissors to cut across the top of the toe portion of the sock turning the sock into a tube #assist if necessary to slide the cr cr’s arms into each sock toe end first adjust the sock so the heel portions cover the cr cr’s elbows make sure the socks are not tight […]
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Loss of coordination lessened strength or impaired vision may cause Care recipient (cr) to spill drinks served in open cups and glasses
Try: #buy water bottles and thermal cups at sporting goods stores camping supply stores or general merchandise stores look for a water bottle with a straw that reaches the bottom of the bottle #replace open cups and glasses with the water bottle for serving cold drinks and the thermal cup for serving warm drinks use […]
Care recipient (cr) with schizoaffective disorder has trouble remembering when or whether psychotropic medications have been taken
Try: #meet with the cr weekly to fill the pill boxes encourage the cr to do as much of the pill management as possible #each day the cr should carry or take pills from just one box #keep up with changes in the cr’s medication with the cr’s permission go with the cr to appointments […]
Care recipient (cr) with schizoaffective disorder is overwhelmed by tasks that involve organizing several smaller steps due to disorganized thinking and distraction from auditory hallucinations
Try: #hang the whiteboard in the laundry area with tasks related to laundry arranged by the day of the week each is to be done and a simple outline of steps to do to complete it for example monday 1 gather clothes sheets and towels to be washed 2 gather laundry basket laundry soap and […]
Care recipient (cr) with schizophrenia eats poorly at home due to disorganization affecting shopping and planning for meals
Try: #arrange a consultation with a registered dietitian to discuss the cr’s nutritional needs and to create sample meal plans with the cr’s permission go into the session with the cr #buy a notepad pencils and twelve blank monthly calendar sheets blank calendar sheets are sold at office supply stores #using the sample meal plans […]
Care recipient (cr) with schizophrenia lives alone with little social contact or leisure activity
Try: #buy a monthly calendar with room enough to make notes of activities for each day #get a list of local support groups for people managing similar mental health issues lists may found at a local mental health center the library or through a counselor or psychiatrist’s office #bring the list of local support groups […]
Care recipient (cr) suffers from boredom which leads to frustration and agitation
Try: caregiver (cg) should try to focus on former activities interests and hobbies of cr this may involve asking various family members what the cr liked to be involved with create putter places for cr to reenact former hobbies and interests if cr was involved in kitchen activities or enjoyed baking clean out a cabinet […]
A treasure walk and related activities may benefit Care recipient (cr) with some memory loss who is restless has trouble sleeping at night and shows signs of frustration verbally and physically
Try: #a treasure walk is exercise coupled with an activity that encourages memories of the walk find a quiet comfortable place for walking a park with flat pathways or inside a shopping mall avoid busy hours in the mall many are quiet weekday afternoons between two and four #walk as long as you and the […]
A Care recipient (cr) is periodically weepy withdrawn or silent
Try: #look for patterns in the cr’s sadness do sad moods occur on a daily or weekly basis is the cr sad at a certain time of day right after a meal after a particular activity or after talking with a particular person #as you look for patterns gently ask the cr questions about his […]
Care recipient (cr) with a form of schizophrenia is troubled by the belief that people and forces conspire in ongoing personal attacks
Try: #meet the cr every morning for a non-judgmental check-in to see how much paranoia the cr is experiencing this is also a good time to see whether the cr is taking all medications properly #assist the cr as needed to meet with any counselor or psychiatrist the caregiver can also encourage the cr to […]