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 […]
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Care recipient (cr) who is immobile or partially paralyzed is at risk for developing pressure sores a condition that can easily worsen and become life-threatening
Try: #a cr who is immobile or has paralysis should change positions or be repositioned every two hours while in bed so his or her body weight doesn’t put pressure on the same area of skin long enough for the skin to start breaking down reposition the cr in a regular pattern for example from […]
Care recipient (cr) begins striking out at caregivers and family members
Try: #striking out may be related to extreme pain stress fear or anxiety it may reflect changes to the brain caused by trans-ischemic attacks dementia or other conditions when a cr begins striking out it is important to look for possible medical causes for the behavior particularly if it is unusual or new behavior for […]
After one parent dies adult children notice an increase in the forgetfulness of the surviving spouse
Try: #after a spouse dies the surviving spouse spouse’s grief may include stages of forgetfulness moodiness and inattention all of which may be temporary on the other hand if the spouse who died has been covering for the survivior survivior’s growing dementia adult children may see significant signs of the problem for the first time […]
Care recipient (cr) may enjoy making and having a tactile scrapbook meant to be felt not just viewed
Try: #cut 12 x 12.5 -inch squares of many kinds of fabric with interesting textures and colors #cut or buy 12 x 12-inch scrapbook paper with different textures prints or colors #cut several 12x 12.5 -inch sheets of bubble wrap #use a 3-hole punch to make holes on one side of each of the fabric […]
Picky eater with a sweet tooth needs to add fiber additive to diet
Try: #add over-the-counter fiber powder to diet gelatin or pudding mix while blending it prior to refrigeration #add over-the-counter fiber powder to hot cereal or morning coffee along with any preferred sweeteners or creamers #remember to increase water intake while taking over-the-counter fiber supplements to prevent painful bowel elimination #if swallowing ability and dietary needs […]
Some female care recipients crs have poor personal grooming due to lowered self esteem
Try: #encourage better grooming while supporting the cr to feel better about herself notice and compliment her strengths and abilities #show that you appreciate the cr just for who she is by letting her know you enjoy spending time with her in addition to saying so look for non-verbal ways to let her know that […]
Care recipient (cr) is suspicious of people seen in hallucinations
Try: #once the cr reports seeing someone who isn’t there ask where the person is or was last seen as you look where the cr directs you ask what about the person is disturbing the cr #listen and respond respectfully to the cr if a cr has any degree of mistrust or paranoia attempts to […]
Care recipient (cr) may embarrass self or others by passing gas in public
Try: #rule out any medical conditions that are contributing to the problem #accompany the cr on a short walk outdoors or direct the cr to a private area immediately after meals if the cr is particularly gassy after eating #encourage the cr to say excuse me if gas is passed in public #consider a diet […]
Longtime wheelchair user can stand but has difficulty getting into a completely upright position
Try: #a Care recipient (cr) who wants to improve his or her ability to stand upright may be helped by building up the ability to lie on his or her stomach for 10 to 20 minutes a day #place pillows under or around the cr’s abdomen for comfort if needed make sure the cr can […]