Try: #find a central spot in the home to keep the index cards #break the daily activities into small related one-step tasks and write one-step tasks on each index card in order of the cr cr’s daily routine #number the top of each card in the order the tasks should be done #write the time […]
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Adaptive equipment makes chopping cutting and opening packages possible for care recipients crs who can only use one hand or have lost some fine motor skills
Try: #keep food to be sliced from sliding by placing it on a spike board a spike board is a cutting board featuring two upright nails #a non-skid mat keep hold bowls pans cups or plates from sliding on a table or counter #one-hand grip scissors make opening many types of packages easier #the rocker […]
When multiple caregivers assist in care recipient’s cr’s care clear communication about medications is important if new medication such as an antibiotic is started a shared written record might reduce mistakes related to taking it
Try: #tape the descriptions of every medication the cr takes to the inside of the spiral-bound notebook and ask all caregivers to read the descriptions #make a medication schedule and paste it onto the first page s of the notebook update it as needed by pasting new schedules on top of it #keep the notebook […]
Visual cues may help Care recipient (cr) remember what medications are taken when
Try: #assign colors for each time medications need to be taken for example green for morning yellow for noon and blue for evening #put colored dots on the medicine bottles corresponding to the time of day each medication is to be taken #after the medicine is taken turn the bottle over if the medicine is […]
Poor short-term memory may lead to poor daily grooming as remembering the sequence of the steps involved becomes difficult
Try: #stay with the Care recipient (cr) for the entire grooming activity brushing teeth bathing styling hair shaving etc #prompt the cr through the steps needed to complete the activity using short simple reminders will you need toothpaste dental floss do you have your razor and shaving cream #if tasks are taking longer and longer […]
Memory loss may lead to missed appointments lost items skipped medications unpaid bills and other problems
Try: #help the Care recipient (cr) to create a memory aid book #write all appointments events and other things to do or to remember on the calendar making note of the time and place #write a daily schedule for the weekdays for saturday and for sunday and insert them into the 3-ring binder #put frequently […]
Help Care recipient (cr) manage activities of daily living adls by setting up a simple way to track household chores and personal care tasks
Try: #write a reminder card or note for each activity of daily living with two cards for the activities done twice a day for example there might be one card that says shower and two cards for things like brush teeth brush hair take medication etc #for activities done in the morning draw a sun […]
Care recipient (cr) is nervous before leaving home to go to doctors appointments or social activities
Try: #gather a few favorite pictures of best-loved pets family members or friends #if necessary use the camera to take pictures of pets in the home or visitors when they come to the home #make copies of the favorite pictures keep the originals in a safe place and use the copies to fill a small […]
Care recipient (cr) continually makes vocal noises that seem to have no meaning making caregiver and visitors uncomfortable and visits difficult
Try: #select a station on the headset the cr will enjoy remember you don’t have to like the music because you won’t hear it #place the headset on the cr’s head with the sound up loud enough for the cr to hear it adjust the volume by checking it on your own ears first making […]
Mastectomy surgery leaves Care recipient (cr) with limited range of motion in the arms and shoulders
Try: #make sure the cr’s doctor says it’s okay to start exercises that raise arms above the head #if the doctor says yes begin the following exercises #lie down with hands about shoulder-width apart holding the stick in both hands keep elbows straight and slowly raise the stick over the head then bring the hands […]