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 […]
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Care recipient (cr) has some mobility but is having trouble standing
Try: #have the cr sit in one chair as straight up as possible #place the second chair in front of the cr #assist the cr in lifting one leg so the heel is well supported on the chair in front of the cr #instruct the cr to straighten the knee on the elevated leg expect […]
Care recipient (cr) has trouble with stairs but the low stairways to get into cr cr’s home have no railing and railings could not be easily added
Try: #enlist the help of someone with minor carpentry knowledge if needed #install one set of heavy duty handles on each side of the door frame with steps such as the steps from the garage into the house or from the porch into the backdoor or where needed #these handles should be secured into wooden […]
Fear of falling leaves Care recipient (cr) afraid to walk to the end of the driveway for mail
Try: #buy a new mailbox at a hardware story #mount the new mailbox in a location closer to the cr cr’s door after checking with the post office regarding guidelines #make sure the mailbox is labeled properly with identifying Materials: New mailbox to mount outside front door Categories: Emotional Psychological, Personal Information: Contact the post […]
Caregiver has difficulty helping Care recipient (cr) move or change positions on a bed
Try: Cut batting material to cover the round dowels tape securely with duct tape when ready to move the cr wrap the edge of the draw sheet or both edges with a second caregiver if the cr must be moved from the bed around the dowel the batting will help the dowel grip the sheet […]
Care recipient (cr) with poor vision wants to keep writing checks so a template is used as an aid
Try: #place the check on the poster board use the box cutter or craft knife to cut a rectangle the same size as the check #secure the check to the poster board rectangle and cut rectangular spaces through both in the spaces corresponding to the date payable to space numeral and written amounts of check […]
Care recipient (cr) has trouble getting to the bathroom on time due to mild confusion inability to walk quickly and stress
Try: Track liquids taken in and the number of times the cr urinates both properly and by accident; use this Materials: Clock coordinated plan among caregivers handout on kegel exercises Categories: Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical Information: To plan bathroom breaks instruct the cr on kegel exercises if he or she is alert and able to […]
Care recipient (cr) is depressed or resists socialization
Try: Pass out bottles and bubble wands; help anyone who needs help laugh and celebrate think safety make sure soap does not get into eyes or mouths and clean up slippery soap off floor when done this can be done anytime with different groups of people Materials: Bottles of bubble soap and bubble blowers or […]
Care recipient (cr) has trouble entering or exiting vehicles due to height of car and or an inflexible hip joint
Try: Exit try # glue strips of sandpaper to one 12 x18 side of each block # attach door handle to the 12 x3 side of each block # you now have three steps which are to be kept in the car most often used to transport the cr # before the cr enters or […]
Care recipient (cr) has problems bending down to reach lower rack of dishwasher
Try: Put silverware container into top rack of dishwasher use smaller dishes that will fit on the top rack without hitting the inside top of the dishwasher remove dishwasher detergent from under the sink and adjust cabinet shelves so that it can be kept neatly on an easy-to-reach shelf make sure the changes you are […]