Try: Let cr know how much help he or she could be by folding baby and children’s clothes ask cr to sit at a table or wherever he or she is comfortable place the laundry basket or other container next to cr place several pieces of clothing small socks and blankets in the basket and […]
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Care recipient (cr) has poor concentration and caregiver (cg) is looking for ways to improve it
Try: Set aside regular time daily for the cr to work on his or her favorite brain games this should be done for 15 to 20 minutes set aside regular time daily for the cr to read favorite materials this should be done for a minimum of 15 to 20 minutes set aside regular time […]
Care recipient (cr) leaves prepared foods out on the counter to cool off before putting them in the refrigerator caregiver (cg) is concerned that the food may sit out too long spoil and result in a food safety issue
Try: Encourage the cr do the following cool hot foods quickly by putting them directly in the refrigerator to cool this will not hurt the refrigerator place the food dishes pans and so on in an ice water bath to cool quickly before putting in the refrigerator for foods with volume such as soup place […]
Care recipient (cr) misuses walker cr leans upper body awkwardly over the walker or sits on the seat to scoot backwards
Try: Talk to cr to find out if he or she is aware that the walker is not being used as it was intended determine the cause of the misuse was cr was trained in proper techniques does cr experiences any pain while using the proper posture is the distance traveled using the walker is […]
Care recipient (cr) who has moved to a senior housing community is depressed and upset about the change in location
Try: Take pictures of the cr’s place of residence before he or she moves tour the cr’s place of residence before he or she moves to see how it is decorated and find some familiar items that can be moved to the new location after the cr moves put the pictures in frames and place […]
Care recipient (cr) has a negative self-image and negative view of the current life situation
Try: Take time to listen to cr talk and show that you care reassure cr that these feelings are normal and part of the aging process that everyone goes through talk to the cr like you would to any other adult avoid condescending and judgmental language this will not make things better for the cr […]
Care recipient (cr) loses train of thought during conversations
Try: When cr loses train of thought during conversations provide reminders and help with phrases or ideas regarding what he or she may have been trying to say do not push the cr to remember this will cause more stress for cr and he or she will still not be able to remember allow cr […]
Care recipient (cr) with irritable bowel syndrome eats without regard to what foods cause problems such as diarrhea gas bloat and cramps
Try: If the cr is unwilling to avoid or eat smaller portions of the foods that cause distress find healthier ways to prepare food encourage the cr to avoid tobacco and alcohol encourage the cr to consume smaller amounts of the following coffee with or without caffeine spicy foods raw fruits raw vegetables concentrated fruit […]
Care recipient (cr) does not have much of an appetite and caregiver (cg) is looking for ways to increase it
Try: Make a list of the cr’s favorite foods and have them available with each meal and snack time offer smaller frequent meals throughout the day six small meals make the most of the times when the cr feels hungry for example if this is in the morning offer a cooked breakfast in addition to […]
Care recipient (cr) needs to find a way to get assistance from the caregiver (cg) when needed the cg has a need for privacy when the cr does not need assistance the cg would also like the freedom to be in different parts of the cr’s home or outside while still being accessible to the cr
Try: Buy the cr a small bell that can be rung when assistance is needed encourage the cr to keep the bell by his or her side at all times if you are nearby but not where the cr can see you the cr can ring the bell so that you can respond this approach […]