Try: # place strips of tape 18 inches long and three inches apart three feet to both sides of the doorway to make a path for the cr to follow # prompt cr to focus on an object on the other side of the doorway and not at the floor Materials: Brightly colored masking tape […]
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Care recipient (cr) has trouble going up and coming down the stairs
Try: Walking up the stairs with two hands on rails or two hands on one rail the cr should place the stronger leg on the step above then bring other leg up to same step if using a cane and one hand on rail the cr should place the stronger leg on the step above […]
Due to stiffness or back pain Care recipient (cr) has difficulty changing position in bed from flat on back to sitting up thoughtful movement and very gentle assistance may be all that is needed for some cr cr’s to move more easily
Try: #be sure that the cr is close to the side of the bed but not so close that he or she could roll off the side of the bed when rolling on the side #have the cr bend both knees so that the feet are flat on the bed #with both knees bent and […]
Care recipient (cr) has difficulty keeping dining plate in place while eating
Try: #cut a 9 x 12 piece of the nonslip pad #place the rectangle of pad under the plate to keep plate from sliding on the table #rinse or wipe the pad down after meals and keep it at the cr cr’s regular eating spot Materials: Small nonslip area-rug pad can be found at many […]
Care recipient (cr) has difficulty setting the table
Try: #set piece of paper on table #set up the place setting on top of paper #using marker outline each piece of the place setting in its proper place #use the self-stick laminate to cover and protect the paper #before setting the table put the paper down as a place mat #start by handing the […]
Care recipient (cr) has difficulty remembering his or her daily schedule
Try: #take pictures of the cr completing all of his or her daily tasks #develop film or print pictures 4×6 size works best #label front of photo album ____ ____‘s schedule #place photos in the album in the order of the cr cr’s daily schedule #throughout each day caregivers and family can ask the cr […]
Care recipient (cr) with vision loss has trouble distinguishing personal items from other people people’s brushes and mugs for example
Try: # work with the cr to determine which items are difficult to identify # cut a small swatch of the fabric and adhere it to the item # let the cr feel the texture on the item and prompt the cr to feel for the fabric when trying to identify an item # use […]
Care recipient (cr) may be throwing important mail away thinking it is junk mail
Try: Ask the cr to leave all mail even junk mail in a designated mail space the space could be a table near the front door or a basket in the kitchen if mail continues to be misplaced consider renting a post office box to be checked by the caregiver or spouse Materials: Designated mail […]
Care recipient (cr) is forgetting to pay bills or is making donations to suspect charities
Try: #plan to address the problem in ways that respect and preserve the cr cr’s independence as much as possible begin by discussing the problem in a calm and non-judgmental way with the cr #offer to help the cr with bill payments and money management meet at the end of each month to review a […]
Care recipient (cr) is isolated and withdrawn
Try: #involve the cr in planning a small dinner party to which just a very few friends will be invited #spend some time with the cr picking one to three guests deciding on a date and time for the dinner and coming up with different ideas based on the cr cr’s available space money and […]