Try: With the care recipient’s cr’s dietary needs in mind keep drinks and snacks on hand healthy snacks might include fruit vegetables yogurt pudding whole wheat crackers and cheese low-fat sugar-free low-sodium or dairy-free adaptations of some of these foods can be found to meet specific dietary requirements keep harmful foods and drinks out of […]
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City dwelling Care recipient (cr) has difficulty getting groceries
Try: Take the cr to the grocery store and take notes in order by department of specific items he or she routinely purchases most grocery stores in the city and some in smaller towns will do home delivery talk to customer service about arranging for home delivery and fill out any forms that need to […]
Care recipient (cr) is at risk for falling or has fallen in the past
Try: See physician to diagnose potential physical problems and to provide solutions remove throw rugs as these become bunched and cause trips or can be slip hazards install grab bars in bathrooms and hallways consider an emergency home response system ehrs and encourage the cr to wear the device which will signal for help with […]
Care recipient (cr) has difficulty reaching or bending
Try: These devices can be purchased at any drug store or medical supply store; look for a heavy duty one but that will require minimal effort on the cr cr’s part keep the reacher in problem areas e g near a washing machine to pick up dropped clothes near a chair where the cr frequently […]
Problems choking while eating or drinking may require changes in meal preparation and or manner of eating and drinking
Try: #when swallowing properly is a problem care must be taken to keep food from entering the airway #the cause of choking should be discussed with a doctor who may order special tests #ask a doctor or speech therapist for eating and feeding tips such as tilting the head forward 45 degrees during swallowing which […]
Ongoing constipation causes discomfort and pain and related strain can lead to serious medical events
Try: #combine orange juice and prune juice #heat until lukewarm and drink the mixed juice #if possible drink 6 ounces of water afterward #the laxative effect should be felt eight to ten hours late Materials: 6 ounces of prune juice 2 or 3 ounces of orange juice microwave or stove cup 6ounces of water Categories: […]
Comfortable bedding may help decrease sleeplessness due to chronic pain
Try: Out foam pad or plywood sheet try use pillows to position the Care recipient (cr) and support the joints put one under the knees to decrease stress on hips knees and lower back put a small pillow under the arms to decrease shoulder and neck tension put a pillow behind the back and a […]
Ongoing pain can affect mood concentration and enjoyment of life
Try: If the exact location of pain is hard to find touch or make gentle movements around the area to pinpoint it take prescription pain medicine only as directed even over-the-counter medication should be taken only after checking its interaction with medical conditions and other medications alternate hot and cold packs for joint or muscle […]
Care recipient (cr) has accumulated a significant amount of stuff and living quarters are extremely cluttered this adversely impacts cr’s ability to function and quality of life
Try: #discuss the problem with the cr and come to an agreement that the problem exists this must be done before you can move on to the next step #offer to help the cr resolve the problem set realistic written goals that the cr is willing to achieve #put a moratorium on accumulating additional stuff […]
Problems with balance vision and weakness can affect ability to climb stairs
Try: If not already in place install one or two sturdy secure handrails on the staircase make sure the addition of the rail does not narrow the stairway so much that there isn’t enough room to freely use the staircase place a 6 – 12 strip of colored tape on the edge of each step […]