Try: Increase cr’s water intake encourage cr to elevate legs when resting encourage cr to avoid sitting for long periods of time with legs down massage cr’s legs and feet to improve blood flow encourage cr to lie on left side when lying down this will help move fluid to the heart and improve circulation […]
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Care recipient’s cr’s constant removal of clothing prevents socialization
Try: If the cr cannot remove clothing sometimes the stripping behavior can be diverted to a more appropriate behavior both you and the cr should be rested free of pain and calm before outings outings should be short in duration outing should be in a quiet calm environment immediately before leaving home make sure the […]
Care recipient (cr) has a problem with snoring that result in sleep deprivation and irritability
Try: Encourage the cr to do the following eat a well-balanced diet an overweight person tends to snore more discuss medications with his or her doctor certain medications can cause snoring use the proper size pillow and only one pillow to help avoid snoring use nasal breathing strips and nasal spray that can be purchased […]
caregiver (cg) needs to provide guidance to the Care recipient (cr) regarding safe telephone usage
Try: Provide printed safety tips on yellow paper to the cr to use when answering the phone keep the tips posted by each telephone that the cr will answer ensure that the print is large enough for the cr to read include the following tips for the cr to review when an unknown person calls […]
Care recipient (cr) needs to learn how to take a shower at home after surgery
Try: If the bathtub has glass doors the cr may find it easier to get in or out if the doors are removed and replaced temporarily with a shower curtain on a tension rod look for a shower curtain with built in pockets to store soap and shampoo bottles that way the cr does not […]
Care recipient (cr) slides forward in chair all of the time this results in poor posture and a fall risk
Try: Cut a piece of nonskid rubber slightly larger than the size of a chair cushion place the nonskid rubber on the chair cushion tuck the sides and back of the nonskid rubber into the chair Materials: Anti-skid backing generally used under throw rugs scissors Categories: Medical Physical Information: n/a References: n/a Keywords: Falls out […]
cr fell at home before going to the hospital Care recipient (cr) is now returning home from the hospital and caregiver (cg) is concerned about safety in the home
Try: Closely inspect the home prior to cr’s return anticipate the additional needs cr will have upon return home and make appropriate modifications in the home to mitigate the safety concerns walk through each room the cr will be living in and complete a safety sweep remove clutter and throw rugs install grab bars in […]
Care recipient (cr) is sad crying and needs comfort
Try: Sew fabric to pillow case or put the fabric on the pillow case with double sided tape arrange the pieces of fabric side by side so that there a different kinds of textures next to each other place the pillow in the case place the pillow in cr’s lap or on the table where […]
Care recipient (cr) who smokes frequently burns self burns holes in clothing and or furniture poor eyesight and unsteady hands are contributing factors
Try: Before providing the cr with a cigarette or lighting one assist the cr into a comfortable chair in clear view of your work area kitchen laundry break room and so on cover the cr’s upper torso lap knees and chair arms with a large flame retardant smokers bib provide the cr with a medium […]
Care recipient (cr) has lost balance and fallen at night when toileting or is afraid of doing this
Try: Remove objects from the direct path from the bed to the bathroom that could cause the cr to trip lose balance and fall while walking to the bathroom throw rugs furniture clutter shoes clothing and so on place the needed items for walking on a bedside table at the side and head of the […]