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 […]
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Daily cleaning and checking of a care recipient’s cr’s feeding tube is a critical part of preventing noticing or addressing infections or other problems
Try: #assemble the equipment and tell the cr what you are going to do #with cr lying on his or her back place the towel partially under the cr’s left side extending out to protect the bed #partially fill the basin with warm water and place it on a towel on a bedside table or […]
Care recipient (cr) with pain unsteadiness while standing or limited strength needs a labor-saving way to prepare meals
Try: #a wheeled walker with a shallow basket can be used to move items from place to place in the kitchen these wheeled walkers with baskets are sold in many drug stores and through medical supply stores usually their heights can be adjusted to the cr’s comfort to prevent stooping during use some models come […]
Busy caregiver needs ways to manage multiple phone calls from well-intentioned friends and family members
Try: #a caregiver may choose to manage phone calls by letting the answering machine pick them up checking for messages at scheduled times just once or twice a day this allows the caregiver to work without frequent phone interruptions #carrying a cell phone and checking caller id before answering it lets a caregiver respond quickly […]
The sound and movement of people socializing can make family gatherings overwhelming at times for care recipients crs who are easily confused
Try: #when planning a family gathering make sure the needs of a cr for comfort and quiet can be met if large group activities become too much designate a quiet area if the family tends to sit in a big circle set aside a comfortable space with easy access to a bathroom #crs who are […]
caregiver (cg) is under a great deal of stress and is worried about their own health and well-being
Try: Cg should try to work on areas of stress that can be changed and find ways to deal less stressfully to those that can’t be changed even though cg cannot control a stressful situation they can control the way they react to it calm down physically – remove yourself both physically and emotionally from […]
Sometimes lifestyle choices can affect frequent feeling of tiredness
Try: #eat small meals at regular times throughout the day digesting large amounts of food promotes sleepiness after eating eat a balance of protein whole grains fruits and vegetables # eat small amounts only of foods made with sugar such as candy and ice cream and highly refined flour such as pasta and white bread […]
Care recipient (cr) begins showing public behavior that embarrasses others because it is loud inappropriate and bizarre
Try: #when picking places to go out consider ones familiar to the cr where the cr is perhaps already known and understood by staff volunteers or others and where the cr may be able to call on past habits to reinforce appropriate behavior #when planning a trip to a new place call ahead of time […]
Take steps in advance of an emergency evacuation to minimize loss of identity and medicinal information crucial to frail care recipients crs or those with dementia
Try: #at the top of the paper write the cr’s name and birthdate below that write medications and list all medications the cr is taking include the dosage and the frequency of each medication below the medication list write allergies and list any known allergies to drugs foods plants or materials all of this Materials: […]
Even at home Care recipient (cr) often has difficulty remembering what day of the week it is what time it is and where he or she lives
Try: #always face the cr and speak clearly remind the cr who you are what day it is and the time of day do this naturally and frequently throughout the day as needed #place a clock with a large clear dial and a large plain calendar in a location where they can be easily seen […]