Try: Hoarding can become a major issue for some care recipients cr sometimes it can be difficult to distinguish between someone who was a pack rat when they were younger and a cr who has serious hoarding problems the symptoms can vary for example an elderly woman with alzheimer alzheimer’s may like to collect tissues […]
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Depression is common in many care recipients crs how do you know that the cr is depressed depression is characterized by symptoms that interfere with…
Try: Depression is common in many care recipients crs how do you know that the cr is depressed depression is characterized by symptoms that interfere with the ability to function normally on a daily basis for several weeks of longer the symptoms of depression my vary the following list includes some of the more common […]
Discussing death with an older or dying Care recipient (cr) is often difficult sometimes it isn’t always the crs who shy away from end-of-life talks…
Try: Discussing death with an older or dying Care recipient (cr) is often difficult sometimes it isn’t always the crs who shy away from end-of-life talks some do of course but many would like to discuss the arrangements they’ve made for finances as well as their opinions about what measures they would want taken if […]
Fear of death is a common concern of many care recipients cr however death is an inescapable part of life, and if it hasn’t happened…
Try: Fear of death is a common concern of many care recipients cr however death is an inescapable part of life, and if it hasn’t happened already chances are you’ll be called upon to help a parent spouse friend or other loved one through the process of dying while difficult it is an opportunity to […]
The prospect of death is uncomfortable to discuss especially for an older Care recipient (cr) while there is no single formula to follow during this…
Try: The prospect of death is uncomfortable to discuss especially for an older Care recipient (cr) while there is no single formula to follow during this bittersweet time you can take steps that will enable you to provide support for the cr without feeling unnecessarily frightened or burdened by stress and anxiety here are some […]
If you normally grind your teeth while you sleep then you should consider investing in a dental night guard there are a few things you…
Try: If you normally grind your teeth while you sleep then you should consider investing in a dental night guard there are a few things you need to consider before buying one some of these include material fit and bite pad this article will give you a few tips for buying a dental night guard […]
Unfortunately many caregivers eventually deal with end of life issues with care recipients cr many people associate end-of-life care solely with treating physical pain and…
Try: Unfortunately many caregivers eventually deal with end of life issues with care recipients cr many people associate end-of-life care solely with treating physical pain and discomfort while that is an important part complete end-of-life care also includes helping the dying cr manage mental and emotional distress a cr who is nearing the end of […]
Caregivers often encounter a wide range of behavior in care recipients cr the following are some common examples of bad behavior with some suggestions for…
Try: Caregivers often encounter a wide range of behavior in care recipients cr the following are some common examples of bad behavior with some suggestions for the caregiver the cr has strange obsessions saving tissues worrying if its time to take their meds constantly picking at their skin hypochondria are all types of obsessive behaviors […]
Elderly care recipients cr may be agitated or angry for a multitude of reasons decreasing abilities discomfort and fear caused by illness and disease processes…
Try: Elderly care recipients cr may be agitated or angry for a multitude of reasons decreasing abilities discomfort and fear caused by illness and disease processes gradual decline in mental cognition and feelings of helplessness are often causes for anger the most common signs of building emotions in a cr that may lead to anger […]
Use this sheet to document the cr cr’s daily fatigue level activities that make the cr feel fatiqued and strategies or activities that make the…
Try: Use this sheet to document the cr cr’s daily fatigue level activities that make the cr feel fatiqued and strategies or activities that make the cr feel less fatigued over time keeping a fatigue journal may help you and the cr better recognize and control fatigue date ____ time when fatigue occurred ____ a […]