Try: Possible causes physiological or medical causes; illnesses such as angina congestive heart failure diabetes ulcers alcoholism; pain caused by illnesses such as arthritis; urinary tract infections which cause constant pressure to urinate; "restless legs" twitching or leg cramps often caused y metabolic problems; depression; side effect of medications such as diuretics; sleep apnea breathing […]
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Possible causes physiological medical causes o fatigue at the time of the request activity or event o disruption of sleep pattern such as the reversal…
Try: Possible causes physiological medical causes o fatigue at the time of the request activity or event o disruption of sleep pattern such as the reversal of day and night causing sleep deprivation o physical discomfort such as pain fever illness constipation fecal impaction expressed as anger o loss of control over behaviors due to […]
1 help from friends and neighbors family members may agree or disagree to help when they disagree you may be hesitant to ask others for…
Try: 1 help from friends and neighbors family members may agree or disagree to help when they disagree you may be hesitant to ask others for the help you need others may be willing to help neighbors may be willing to step up for short periods of time or to pick up prescriptions or go […]
Being physically active can have many health benefits for the Care recipient (cr) while some crs are unable to be as active as others all…
Try: Being physically active can have many health benefits for the Care recipient (cr) while some crs are unable to be as active as others all crs should try to have some level of physical activity each day it doesn’t have to be anything strenuous a simple walk every day will yield many benefits the […]
When someone in a family suffers from a chronic illness usually that results in another family member assuming the role of caregiver this means the…
Try: When someone in a family suffers from a chronic illness usually that results in another family member assuming the role of caregiver this means the whole family is ultimately affected by changes in the family routines some emotional reactions to these changes can be shock anxiety relief denial unrealistic hopes or pessimism acknowledgement depression […]
Definitions italic text 1 paranoia unrealistic blaming belief paranoia results from damage to the part of the brain that makes judgments and separates facts from…
Try: Definitions italic text 1 paranoia unrealistic blaming belief paranoia results from damage to the part of the brain that makes judgments and separates facts from fiction people with dementia and paranoia will not connect the unrealistic blaming belief to a realistic belief no matter how many explanations or clarifications are given by the caregivers […]
Possible causes italic text 1 physiological or medical causes – fatigue at time of request activity or event disruption of sleep pattern day and night…
Try: Possible causes italic text 1 physiological or medical causes – fatigue at time of request activity or event disruption of sleep pattern day and night reversal causing sleep deprivation physical discomfort such as pain fever illness constipation fecal impaction expressed as anger loss of control over behaviors due to physical changes in the brain […]
When cold weather hits there is often very little time to make sure your home is running efficiently and your own personal safety is addressed…
Try: When cold weather hits there is often very little time to make sure your home is running efficiently and your own personal safety is addressed here are some helpful hints to increase the efficiency of your home have someone seal all air leaks around windows and insulate openings to any attic to prevent warm […]
Turning the “act” of listening into the “art” of listening makes the communication process flow more smoothly and will promote positive interaction keep in mind…
Try: Turning the "act" of listening into the "art" of listening makes the communication process flow more smoothly and will promote positive interaction keep in mind that "hearing" is not the same as "listening some helpful ideas for listening are listen with intensity – good concentration is essential to undercover and understand the whole story […]
When you are a caregiver who also has a full-time job and family you often get pulled in several different directions at the same time…
Try: When you are a caregiver who also has a full-time job and family you often get pulled in several different directions at the same time this can result in stress overload statistics show that the average caregiver of an elderly parent is a 46 year old female with a full time job and 61 […]