Try: Care recipients cr will often keep secrets or not inform a caregiver about certain things the reasons for secrecy vary from losing independence to embarrassment the most common secrets are falls falls are the leading cause of death injury and hospital admissions among the elderly population the preservation of independence is of major importance […]
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As memory loss progresses the relationship with your spouse or partner who has memory loss will change; however your connection can still be rich and…
Try: As memory loss progresses the relationship with your spouse or partner who has memory loss will change; however your connection can still be rich and fulfilling spend time together in ways that bring you closer and help you relate you may find yourself taking on a new role in your relationship as your partner […]
After the Care recipient (cr) has passed away there is no need to hurry with arrangements family members and caregivers may wish to sit with…
Try: After the Care recipient (cr) has passed away there is no need to hurry with arrangements family members and caregivers may wish to sit with the cr talk or pray when the family is ready the following steps can be taken place the body on its back with one pillow under the head if […]
When caring for a Care recipient (cr) with a terminal illness at home there may be times when the caregiver needs assistance from other medical…
Try: When caring for a Care recipient (cr) with a terminal illness at home there may be times when the caregiver needs assistance from other medical professionals a caregiver should contact health care professionals if the cr is in pain that is not relieved by the prescribed dose of pain medication shows discomfort such as […]
As the Care recipient (cr) ages and becomes more fragile falls pose a serious risk to health according to the centers for disease control cdc…
Try: As the Care recipient (cr) ages and becomes more fragile falls pose a serious risk to health according to the centers for disease control cdc falls are the number one cause of death from an injury for individuals age 65 and older in 2008 alone more than 19 700 seniors died from injuries sustained […]
Certain signs and symptoms can help a caregiver (cg) determine when the Care recipient (cr) is near death some of the more common ones are…
Try: Certain signs and symptoms can help a caregiver (cg) determine when the Care recipient (cr) is near death some of the more common ones are listed below however keep in mind that not every cr experiences all of these signs and symptoms drowsiness increased sleep and or unresponsiveness the cg and family members can […]
As the Care recipient (cr) approaches death it can be difficult to think about what will happen if the caregiver is with the cr in…
Try: As the Care recipient (cr) approaches death it can be difficult to think about what will happen if the caregiver is with the cr in his or her final moments determining when the cr passes can be hard here are some of the common signs there is no breathing or pulse the eyes do […]
Depression is common in many care recipients crs how do you know that the cr is depressed depression is characterized by symptoms that interfere with…
Try: Depression is common in many care recipients crs how do you know that the cr is depressed depression is characterized by symptoms that interfere with the ability to function normally on a daily basis for several weeks of longer the symptoms of depression my vary the following list includes some of the more common […]
Successful caregiving is built on the foundation of communication just speaking the words is only the first and least significant part of any communication process…
Try: Successful caregiving is built on the foundation of communication just speaking the words is only the first and least significant part of any communication process non-verbal messages sometimes have more bearing on what a speaker caregiver (cg) "says" and what a listener Care recipient (cr) "hears" than the actual verbal words that are used […]
Hoarding can become a major issue for some care recipients cr sometimes it can be difficult to distinguish between someone who was a pack rat…
Try: Hoarding can become a major issue for some care recipients cr sometimes it can be difficult to distinguish between someone who was a pack rat when they were younger and a cr who has serious hoarding problems the symptoms can vary for example an elderly woman with alzheimer alzheimer’s may like to collect tissues […]