Try: #keep everything a cr needs to take medications during the day organized and together pills cup directions etc #link the routine of taking medication to routines that are already part of the cr’s day schedule pill-taking around daily activities such as breakfast lunch a regular nap or walk for example if a pill is […]
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Care recipient (cr) no longer drives but still buys groceries and prepares meals however cr gets very confused in the grocery store can’t find items easily and frequently asks store employees for help in addition cr tends to shop impulsively and go over budget
Try: #plan two weeks worth of meals before you go to the grocery store #use the clipboard notebook paper and pen to write a detailed grocery list based on the meals that you planned write the grocery list in sections that match the way stores are laid out dairy frozen food household items soda and […]
A Care recipient (cr) may feel worthless when an external status or condition the cr relied on for a sense of importance is lost gaining a real sense of worth will depend on discovering something of value inside of self or in life without what was
Try: #a cr who speaks frequently about a former job house car status special skill or who mourns the loss of youth beauty a marriage or a relationship may have based a sense of worth on external changeable things #feeling more aware of a sense of worthlessness after loss of any of those things a […]
At-home activities may help a Care recipient (cr) regain or improve fine motor skills lost due to a stroke or accident
Try: Nesting blocks and lacing cards may be found with early child education supplies or medical and rehabilitation supply stores and catalogs build towers with the nesting blocks guide string through the holes in the lacing cards use the art supplies to create works of art butcher paper can be used to provide a large […]
Some care recipients cr with memory problems forget to take prescribed doses of antibiotics and some crs stop taking them as soon as they start feel better
Try: #with the doctor or pharmacist’s help coordinate the antibiotic dosing schedule with a pre-existing pill schedule if there is one also check with the doctor or pharmacist to see if the antibiotic needs to be taken with food and coordinate the schedule with meals #if the cr is easily confused and lives alone suggest […]
Care recipient (cr) may have specific special fire safety needs that should be considered to prevent or minimize a fire emergency
Try: #keep fire extinguishers on hand in visible places in high-risk locations such as the kitchen #minimize risk of fires by avoiding use of extension cords not overloading circuits monitoring smoking and cooking safety of the cr and making sure flamable chemicals and rags soaked with them are stored and disposed of properly casual disposal […]
Care recipients crs with limited mobility or resources may be unable to shop regularly for food or to prepare well-balanced meals for themselves
Try: #contact local and regional social service agencies serving seniors and ask if food nutrition home help and transportation assistance are available see if the cr is eligible for income-based or need-based help #if you have trouble locating local or regional agencies contact the nearest hospital’s social service department or call your state representative’s office […]
Care recipient (cr) gets agitated when items are lost or misplaced and resorts to outbursts accusations and combative behavior towards the caregiver
Try: #don’t argue with the cr arguing will just lead to more agitation #it is possible the cr can’t find a particular item because he or she hid it to keep it safe and then forgot the hiding place #keep or make duplicates of personal items such as glasses grooming utensils purses and favorite photos […]
The fear of dying is in part fear of facing the unknown for many care recipients crs there may also be unfinished business confusion or reluctance to let go of certain relationships
Try: #a cr facing death can still live a life of wellness giving attention to self-care relationships and things that are most important #for crs unable to manage alone caregivers can provide support in homes where the crs’ wellness is promoted where chaos is limited where crs’ comfort and cleanliness are maintained and where crs’ […]
Listening to a Care recipient (cr) express the fear of dying can help the cr move through the fear
Try: #when listening to the cr understand that the cr’s fear of dying is not something you have to fix it’s something to listen to and accept #just listen being pre-occupied with coming up with your response may get in the way #let the cr know you are listening by re-phrasing what has been said […]