Try: #if drooling is a new and noticeable change in behavior in a Care recipient (cr) contact the cr cr’s primary care doctor prepare for the discussion by making a list of the cr cr’s current medications making note of any changes in the drugs or dosages prescribed also make a list of events or […]
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Even without specific eye ailments it is important to keep eyes moist and irritation-free
Try: Avoid letting air blow directly on the eyes wear sunglasses if the day is uncomfortably bright on windy days or in sandy places wear sunglasses consider wrap-around sunglasses for extra protection protect eyes from the drying effect of chemicals by wearing goggles when swimming use a humidifier to keep the home environment at 30 […]
Dizziness upon standing may be caused by a number of things investigate the possible causes and prevent episodes as much as possible
Try: #dizziness may be caused by many things including dehydration low blood pressure low blood sugar sinus infection medication interactions and more #to prevent dizziness drink water and stay hydrated monitor blood pressure and sugar levels as directed and keep in touch with doctors and pharmacists about side effects caused by new medications or changes […]
Dizziness can lead to loss of balance and falls focusing the eyes and using assistive devices correctly may minimize injury
Try: #when dizziness occurs balance can be thrown off to regain balance stand or sit still and focus eyes on a picture or object on a nearby wall focusing the eyes on a fixed item on a horizontal plane will help the eyes and brain reorient the body’s sense of balance #if dizziness often happens […]
It may be hard for a Care recipient (cr) with poor vision or increased dementia to tell the front from the back of pullover tops sweaters or sweatpants
Try: #thread the needle with a color of thread that contrasts with the clothing color #pull thread so it is doubled; then knot ends together #on the inside of the hem sew an x at the front of the neck and the front of the bottom edge of the shirt; for pants at the front […]
Sock aids available at medical supply stores make it possible for care recipients crs with flexibility problems to put on socks
Try: #take the sock and place it on the sock aid starting on the side without the straps and with the bottom of the sock on the solid portion of the sock aid #pull the sock up all the way making sure the toe portion of the sock is straight across the sock aid and […]
Sock aids called sock donners are useful for care recipients with limited reach or flexibility
Try: #the sock donner is an open tube-like tool with a long strap the strap is held in the hand of the user while the tube-like part holds the sock open for the user’s foot #place a sock around the sock-aid then put the sock aid on floor while keeping the aid’s strap in hand […]
Some care recipients crs find it hard to turn pages of books magazines and newspapers
Try: #place a book or magazine on the table or reading tray #to turn pages grasp the eraser with one rubber corner extended place the extended corner on the upper right corner of a page and press down slide the eraser from right to left and the page should turn the friction of the rubber […]
Trouble with fine motor skills may cause difficulty zipping and unzipping jackets
Try: #thread a piece of ribbon about eight inches long through the zipper head of the jacket and fold it over making the length four inches #tie the two ends of the ribbons together to the ribbon can’t escape the zipper head #grab the ribbon to guide the zipper up and down the jacket Materials: […]
Dusk or twilight hours seem to increase confusion for some care recipients crs with dementia
Try: #set automatic timers to come on thirty to sixty minutes prior to dusk so lamps will already be lit when dusk arrives #set automatic timers to switch lamps off after the cr goes to bed and has had time to fall asleep Materials: Table lamps automatic timers for lamps Categories: Cognitive Intellectual, Emotional Psychological, […]