Try: #snoring at night and unusual sleepiness during the day may be signs of sleep apnea a significant sleep disorder that can be life-threatening if untreated #see a doctor and ask if a referral for a sleep study or evaluation for sleep apnea is recommended #eliminate or cut back on caffeinated drinks and foods they […]
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Caregiver is not sure eye drops are getting into care recipient’s cr’s eyes properly especially since the cr’s eyes tear up easily
Try: #check with the pharmacist to make sure the eye drops are not affected by cool temperatures #store eye drops in the refrigerator instill put in eye drops soon after removing them from the refrigerator #the cr will feel the coolness of the eye drops in the eyes indicating the drops have gone in properly […]
Helping Care recipient (cr) handle incontinence away from home requires different planning than helping at home
Try: #when planning trips of any length of time consider in advance how you and the cr will manage the cr’s incontinence for short shopping trips you may want to call malls or stores ahead of time to locate accessible restrooms for traveling overnight you may want to reserve an accessible train berth or hotel […]
Male care recipients crs with urinary incontinence may be embarrassed by urine spots or stains on the front of pants
Try: #dribbling of urine after main urination stream is finished can lead to embarrassing spots and odors on clothes when this occurs repeatedly it may be time to add new things to the routine of urinating #after the urine stream seems complete wait a little bit before zipping up a few drops more may come […]
Loss of bladder control can be caused by many things and can have a serious impact on many aspects of life
Try: #urinary incontinence can be caused by bladder and kidney conditions diabetes and urinary tract infections among men or women and prostate trouble in men because of this a medical exam to explore the cause of the problem is important #nighttime incontinence may be caused by medications taken before bed that make it difficult to […]
Urinary incontinence poses risks for skin breakdown and infection; for this reason special skin care is important
Try: #establish a toileting schedule for the Care recipient (cr) that coincides as much as possible with the previously continent bathroom schedule #use a timer or watch to prompt the cr to go to the bathroom and sit on the toilet regularly every two or three hours may be reasonable to prevent accidents #if an […]
Washing the hair of Care recipient (cr) using a wheelchair can be done conveniently at home with the right supplies and preparation
Try: #buy a shampoo funnel at a beauty supply store or look for one online if you are uncertain about how to locate one ask the manager of a local beauty parlor for help #place the wheelchair next to the sink and lock the wheels #place the small table or folding tray table next to […]
Injuries and medical conditions may leave care recipients crs temporarily or permanently unable to feed themselves
Try: #feeding an adult is not the same as feeding a baby or a child even if the actions look the same a child being helped to eat is learning to be independent for the first time an adult being helped to eat is usually losing independence and needs as many opportunities to stay independent […]
Care recipient (cr) is a hoarder whose living space has bits of clutter as a result the living space is hard to move around in and clean
Try: Let the cr know that you understand that the items in the environment clutter are important to him or her you don’t have to share your attitude about the items however make sure the cr knows that he or she is important and that you care help prioritize all of the cr’s items place […]
Care recipient (cr) has trouble holding smooth-sided drinking glasses
Try: #loop the rubber bands around a plastic tumbler evenly spacing the bands from the top to the bottom of the tumbler #use thin light rubber bands for glass glasses and heavier weight rubber bands for more durable plastic tumblers #encourage the cr to try holding the tumblers with the rubber bands in place the […]