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 […]
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Care recipient (cr) would like a quick way to check hearing aid batteries
Try: To ensure the test test’s success insert new or verified hearing aid battery into hearing aid the battery can be checked by cupping hand over the ear that contains the hearing aid a high-pitched whistle should be audible since the battery is functional have cr remove hearing aid and repeat the test by cupping […]
Aphasia makes it hard to speak thoughts and needs quickly or easily
Try: #ask simple questions that can be answered with a yes or no #ask a question and write a number of possible answers to it allow the Care recipient (cr) to see choices and pick out an answer #make questions easy to understand and answer speak so that what you are asking is clear #don’t […]
Compression stockings are often very hard to put on
Try: #put cornstarch or powder on clean dry legs to help the stockings slip on more easily #turn stockings inside out by folding the top over the foot portion #using rubber gloves will make moving the stockings easier put on your gloves and slip the stocking over the toes foot and heel in one quick […]
Brushing teeth can be hard when Care recipient (cr) can’t close hand easily around a toothbrush
Try: If the cr can make a fairly small fist insert the toothbrush handle into the hole of the pencil grip this will build up the toothbrush handle’s thickness making it easier to grasp the handle can be built up further by wrapping duct tape over the pencil grip once it is on the toothbrush […]
Care recipients crs in an afternoon singing period designed for people with early alzheimer disease only participate about 20 of the time songs are community sing type but participation is still low
Try: # arrange participants chairs in a circle # music leader starts with a xylophone or other single-note instrument in the key of c and begins to play it in time and sing row row row your boat or similar one chord song # prompt others to participate by passing the xylophone key to the […]
Finding new ways to do household chores may lessen arthritis pain
Try: #use a rubber or latex jar opener to avoid strain on fingers joints and pressure on palms #spread the weight of heavy objects over several joints for example don’t loop the handles of a bag or package over a couple of fingers instead use the hand and elbow to hold the weight against the […]
Care recipient (cr) is depressed does not feel as though he or she is important to anyone or anything
Try: #the frog and the aquarium can be found at a pet or fish store # chat with the cr about the things in life that have made him or her feel needed and important if children or pets are a part of that the conversation can lead to the pleasures of watching and caring […]
Care recipients crs are not enthusiastic about exercising and participate only in a limited way
Try: To find a variety from different countries and musical tastes try # if handheld percussion instruments cannot be purchased spend a day or two having all crs help in making their own instruments ideas for making percussion instruments can be found by at most libraries and by searching the internet # explain to the […]
Care recipient (cr) living at home is beginning to lose track of bill payments some go unpaid while others are double paid
Try: # ask the cr if he or she would like help getting organized with paying bills explain that you enjoy helping people with their finances and you have some ideas that would make the task easier # ask how the cr currently handles bills ask how he or she knows they are paid when […]