Try: A detachable handle that attaches stably between the mattress and box springs or a standard bed rail can be attached to bed to allow the cr to pull him- herself onto his or her side an inexpensive option is to secure an upright chair to the bedframe to use as a makeshift handle be […]
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Care recipient (cr) is unable to climb over tub rim for a shower
Try: A tub transfer bench can be a great supplement to help a cr with mobility problems get in and out of the tub area follow manufacturer instructions but bench should fit over the rip of the tub shower doors will likely need to be removed though usually the shower curtain can be tucked in […]
Many tasks involving reach or strength can be more easily done using assistive devices
Try: #use weighted eating utensils and thick-handled hair brushes and toothbrushes #use velcro instead of buttons on shirts and pants #use shoes with velcro straps instead of shoes with regular shoelaces #use button hooks to fasten buttons #use a leg lifter to raise and swing a leg into or from a bed or a car […]
Care recipient (cr) had dementia or similar condition and is a risk for wandering
Try: Hang bells or wind chimes from each door these act as inexpensive alarms hang curtain rods above each door and cover the door with curtains that match the pain color on the wall sliding door bolts and locks can be placed on the tops and bottoms of doors try to place these out of […]
Skin breakdown and sores can lead to death prevention is always preferable to treatment
Try: To keep skin from breaking down or ulcerating due to paralysis inactivity loss of sensation or extended time in a bed or wheelchair try these #when a Care recipient (cr) is in bed assist in a change of position at least every 2 hours moving body weight from left side to back and then […]
Constipation can cause serious health risks use nutrition and exercise to prevent complications
Try: Try controlling constipation through diet and exercise before using laxatives as using laxatives can be habit-forming and overuse of them can weaken bowel muscles drink plenty of water throughout the day avoid caffeinated drinks as caffeine promotes dehydration drink four to eight ounces of prune juice daily prune juice works best if warmed if […]
Skin breakdown and bed sores can lead to infections and death keeping skin healthy is critical
Try: Inspect skin daily and note any redness tearing of skin or open sores if any of these are present contact a physician the skin may need to be checked by a wound care nurse and tests of albumin levels may be ordered to avoid dry skin use mild soaps and warm not hot water […]
Arthritis makes it hard to fasten buttons
Try: #snip buttons off and sew them to the outside of shirts blouses or skirts right above the places they used to sit take two same-size pieces of velcro and sew one piece of the velcro to the underside of where the button is and the other piece where the button used to be #line […]
Exercising requires special thought when strength endurance or ability to stand is limited
Try: #the band is held with both hands and runs under the care recipient recipient’s cr cr’s feet from a standing or seated position the cr pulls upward on the band using feet to keep the band in place the band’s resistance should be minimal pulling up on the band so the elbows bend and […]
Care recipients crs in an assisted living facility experience an almost total lack of human contact
Try: # have the group divide into twos # one cr goes first taking a seat in the chair # have the other cr put warm water in the basin and bring it to the table that cr should dip the washcloth in the warm water wring it out and place it on the face […]