Try: #use a flexible shoe horn to help get shoes on #replace regular shoelaces with curly elastic shoe laces which are curled like a phone cord and do not have to be tied or untied they also come in a variety of colors Materials: Long handled flexible shoe horn curly elastic shoe laces Categories: Personal, […]
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Care recipient (cr) has difficulty bathing
Try: # change to hand-held shower head # install a bath seat in tub or shower # mount long-handled soap dispenser at a height for the cr where he or she can easily reach it while sitting on the bath seat # mount a sponge within easy reach the handle should be long enough that […]
Care recipient (cr) has a memory deficit but retains fond memories of humor from the past
Try: Fill the basket or box with funny props books movies etc engage the cr by having him or her look in the basket with you have the cr use different items in the box and ask about any instances when he or she used them on others or saw them first watch an old […]
Provide some interaction and activity for Care recipient (cr) with a memory deficit
Try: #engage the cr by inviting him or her too look in the basket with you #make one of the recipes from the cookbook or magazine #have cr use the various utensils #talk about the aprons and what they remind the cr of or of memories associated with wearing them #ask questions such as what […]
Tips for relieving fecal incontinence
Try: Have the Care recipient (cr) sit on the toilet at the same time every day usually after the first meal of the day try using glycerin suppositories to stimulate bowel movement for the first 3-4 days while establishing this pattern make sure the cr uses the toilet or bedside commode when trying to have […]
Care recipient (cr) is having a problem of waking up at night to urinate
Try: Four times per day have the cr lie down on the couch or bed with his or her feet elevated slightly above the level of the chest have the cr remain in this position for at least 15 minutes afterward have the cr attempt to urinate make sure the cr does not drink fluids […]
Care recipient (cr) has difficulty falling asleep
Try: #try not to let the cr nap during the daytime hours especially after dinner #help the cr engage in some activity during the day like taking a walk doing leg lifts while sitting on the couch doing chair exercises etc do not perform these exercises within four hours of bedtime though as they can […]
Cheap do-at-home solution for Care recipient (cr) who has difficulty remembering to take medications on correct days or times
Try: #place two egg cartons edge to edge along two long edges with the egg slots all facing the same direction #staple the edges together #add the third and then the fourth cartons for a total of four cartons forming eight rows and 8 columns #on a piece of paper write out the days of […]
Care recipient (cr) has developed a rash due to urinary incontinence
Try: After each episode of incontinence cleanse the cr cr’s skin gently with mild soap like baby soap and warm water be sure to cleanse between skin folds do no rub the washcloth against skin vigorously; use gentle patting motions dry the damp area afterwards by patting skin gently with a clean dry towel making […]
A medication table may be an inexpensive helpful tool for helping care recipients crs remember to take medications
Try: Create a grid on a piece of paper with 2 columns for each medicine and 1 column for each time of day the cr takes medication there should be 1 row for each type of medicine with a few extra in case any medications are added later above first column write name of pill […]