Try: #locate a certified therapy dog and handler through a local animal hospital or pet store #establish a regular schedule at least once a week for the dog and handler to visit and the cr to walk with the dog the time spent outside in natural sunlight the exercise and the dog will all help […]
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Care recipient (cr) has suffered an injury and is worried about doing housework
Try: List the housekeeping responsibilities the cr was responsible for before the injury list those the cr still feels comfortable doing and troubleshoot with spouse or a possible outside helper to come in to help with the other responsibilities that the cr doesn’t feel comfortable doing until the cr is better Materials: Family meeting with […]
Constant chatter or talk by Care recipient (cr) disturbs other people
Try: #first check for physical needs such as thirst hunger or bathroom #if these are addressed offer the cr activities that she or he likes and may find absorbing projects involving crafts cooking wildlife games etc may divert the cr cr’s difficult behavior #if cr likes to talk about life experiences listen and ask interested […]
Well-intentioned friends and family members can often overwhelm the caregiver with numerous calls for updates on the Care recipient (cr) or to offer help to the caregiver
Try: #designate one helper to receive calls and provide updates on the cr explain to family members and friends this is being done to allow the caregiver more time to care for the cr the helper should use his or her own phone and or email address to keep in touch with people #the caregiver […]
It is difficult to put on clothes after surgical repair of hip fracture
Try: #obtain desired clothing from drawer and place in walker basket then place clothes on edge of bed #sit on edge of bed with reacher sock donner and walker at hand #using the reacher place underwear on the floor put feet through the openings and use the reacher to help pull underwear up adjusting for […]
Difficulty eating due to hand tremors
Try: Weighted-handled utensils will help counteract or absorb some of the tremors the Care recipient (cr) is experiencing thereby making it easier for him or her to keep food on the utensils weighted mugs will also reduce the tremor effect and the extra handles offers added stability and easier control for the cr using a […]
A visually impaired Care recipient (cr) has difficulty in taking oral medications correctly
Try: Gather med list med box and med bottles the cr uses the magnifying glass to check the med list and place correct meds in appropriate slots set clock or watch to beep and state time that meds are due have the cr use the magnifying glass to make sure meds are being taken from […]