Try: #create an activity apron that can be worn by the cr make an apron from a heavy-duty fabric or buy an undecorated apron from a craft supply store #depending on your skill level sew the zippers to the top of the apron or insert them in the apron likewise decide how you will attach […]
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All skin covering bony areas of the body back of head ears side of face and jaw shoulders elbows hips knees ankles spine tailbone heels feet and toes can develop ulcers if pressure from body weight builds and circulation is blocked
Try: #an ulcer is a blister open sore or black spot indicating skin breakdown ulcers are difficult to heal and can be life-threatening so preventing them is the best form of care #if a Care recipient (cr) is at risk of skin breakdown sometimes called bed sores make sure he or she wears clothes that […]
If Care recipient (cr) primarily stays in bed and requires assistance to move the likelihood of having or getting pressure ulcers is high even on the feet
Try: #inspect the heels and feet on a daily basis #red spots indicate the start of pressure sores also called pressure ulcers or bed sores when you see a red spot immediately relieve the pressure on the red area of skin #to prevent pressure on the heels from starting a red spot prop a pillow […]
The best way to treat a bed sore is to prevent it simple lightweight items can be used as tools to aid in positioning Care recipient (cr) to prevent bed sores from forming
Try: #pillows and foam pads can be used to help a cr stay in position while lying on either the right or left side #while the cr is lying on one side use a pillow to support the head to stay neutral alignment in relation to the body so the neck is not bent sideways […]
Care recipient (cr) with limited strength has trouble opening sealed jars
Try: #breaking the seal on an unopened jar can be particularly difficult because of the force of the vacuum effect inside the jar #use a triangle-point manual can opener to punch a small hole in the lid #once the hole is made the vacuum is broken with the pressure inside the jar released the top […]
Care recipient (cr) is in the habit of seeing many things in a negative light caregiver finds this frustrating
Try: #if a cr is persistently negative a caregiver can set reasonable personal boundaries ask the cr questions that encourage alternative options to the cr’s negative views and keep in touch with people who are positive and supportive #set appropriate boundaries this way remove yourself from negative conversations when your presence is optional; don’t agree […]
Care recipient (cr) refuses to drink adequate amounts of fluid due to fear of urinary incontinence
Try: #serve several beverages with meals each drink in a small glass or cup for example at breakfast serve water juice milk and decaffeinated coffee at lunch serve water soda or tea and milk and at dinner serve soda or an alcohol substitute water warm tea or hot chocolate offer sugar-free versions of drinks if […]
Care recipient (cr) with poor vision has several falls in the bathroom while making nighttime trips to use the toilet
Try: #put a lamp or light switch within easy reach of the cr’s bed #make sure there is easily-reached good lighting along the route to the bathroom #place a nightlight next to the switch in the bathroom #place toilet side rails on toilet #cut long strips of reflective tape and attach them to the top […]
Care recipient (cr) has trouble reading small print
Try: #keep a magnifying glass near reading materials keep additional magnifiers in the kitchen and bathroom if they would be useful for reading labels there #cut a 3 x 3 rectangle out of black construction paper fold the paper in half then cut a 1in rectangle; when you open it it will be 3 x […]
Care recipient (cr) recovering from hip surgery needs help caring for an indoor cat but wants to be responsible for as much of the care as possible
Try: #divide the cat care chores in the most reasonable way making sure the caregiver and the cr agree on the details and that the cr’s tasks are can be done safely within the limits of after-surgery care guidelines for moving the hip sitting etc #the cr might reasonably be able to do the following […]