Try: Tour the cr’s house to determine the number of headsets that you potentially need to stay in touch buy a cordless phone system with the required number of handsets and an intercom feature this type of phone system is fairly inexpensive and can be easily found in most department stores drug stores and electronics […]
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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: The walkie talkies are fairly inexpressive and can be purchased in most department and electronics stores read the instructions install new batteries and become familiar with how the walkie talkies are used give cr one of the walkie talkies and show him or her how to use it you and both need to make […]
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: Leave the doorbell button within reach of the cr at all times wear the doorbell receiver and you move about the cr’s house and outside be sure to check the product manual for range limitations instruct the cr to ring the bell when assistance is needed Materials: Wireless doorbell system Categories: Communication, Medical Physical […]
Care recipient (cr) displays hostile behavior information possible causes of hostility include low self-esteem loss of control disorientation hallucinations poor impulse control too many limits too few choices behaviors that the cr may use to gain control and power tantrums destructiveness rage violence
Try: Use the cr’ detailed history to develop a care plan take the following steps to protect yourself keep a cell phone handy remove potentially dangerous items from the area do not to get cornered by the cr use distractions before the cr becomes agitated watch for the following signs and others that the cr’s […]
caregiver (cg) needs to give eye drops to the Care recipient (cr)
Try: Start by washing your hands give the cr a clean tissue ask the cr to look up at the ceiling while you gently pull the lower lid down instill drops in the affect eye or eyes according to the eye drop directions if the cr cannot tolerate the above method try placing an eye […]
Care recipient (cr) frequently hits others when startled information this behavior is often noted in crs who are confused anxious fearful or have impaired cognition hearing and eyesight
Try: Become familiar with the cr’s history and plan care accordingly identify yourself each time you interact with the cr approach cr from the front provide calm reassurance in a nonthreatening manner speak slowly in a face-to-fact position focus on one task at a time provide simple clear instructions to the cr break tasks into […]
Care recipient (cr) who is unable to hear or nearly deaf hears imaginary music and becomes irritated by it cr may get tired of listening to the same music and may want to change it information at other times the hearing impaired cr may be comforted by the imaginary music and may want to sing along with it
Try: Ask cr if music is too loud too soft or sounds good make adjustments accordingly find out if cr is familiar with the music ask cr what the music sounds like ask cr if he or she recognizes what the tune is if cr is familiar with the music find out if he or […]
Care recipient (cr) takes and hides extra food items in pockets or purse later the items are stored in drawers or hiding places around the house the food may be opened past expiration dates attract unwanted pests or be dangerous for the cr if consumed
Try: Talk to the cr to see if he or she feels that basic needs are being met find out if there are times during the day when the cr is still hungry explain and show where to get snacks if the cr gets hungry during times when meals are not being served direct the […]
Care recipient (cr) suffers from flash-backs to unpleasant or bad times in life
Try: Purchase a picture to hang on the wall of cr’s living quarters a picture of scenery from a calendar would work very well scenery would work better than pictures of other objects such as people or animals when cr is having a flash-back ask him or her to imagine that he or she is […]
Care recipient (cr) has difficulty staying still for any length of time
Try: Talk to cr and find out what kind of activities he or she likes to do to stay busy for example give cr one of the following a load of laundry to wash dry and fold a beach ball to hit in the air with you and others a small puzzle with large pieces […]