Try: Check the labels on prescription medications to insure that they are being administered in the appropriate dose at the appropriate times of day make corrections to the doses and timing if the directions are not being followed provide extra time in the morning for the cr to wake up use gentle sounds for any […]
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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 […]
caregiver (cg) needs a break from caregiving but is not sure how to go about making this happen information some care recipients crs require a cg 24 hours a day and seven days a week the requires the cg to move in with the cr caregivers require at least 16 uninterrupted hours every week to rest and manage personal business “respite is defined as a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant in caregiving terms “respite is sometimes used to describe a time of rest for the caregiver and the term “respite caregiver is used to describe the person who fills in for the caregiver during that time
Try: You may feel more secure and have less agitation and anxiety if you stick to a regular schedule use the same substitute cg when you are physically away from cg and go to the same environment when you are away from the cr’s living quarters break the 16 hours of respite in periods that […]
Care recipient (cr) sometimes chokes while eating
Try: Encourage cr to sit upright while eating provide soft foods and meats that are not too sticky cut food into small bites encourage cr to chew the food several times before swallowing encourage cr to swallow two times and sip water between bites Materials: Soft foods water knife fork and spoon Categories: Medical Physical, […]
Care recipient (cr) is wandering during the day this may include wandering into other resident’s rooms in a senior housing community information this behavior is usually associated with memory loss
Try: The cr may simply require regular exercise and attention provide safe areas for the cr to walk accompany the cr on walks and make this a regular activity if the cr enjoys it the cr may be looking for purposeful activity talk to friends and family to find out what kind of work the […]
Care recipient (cr) is constantly criticizing the caregiver (cg)
Try: Try not to take the criticism personally the cr’s behavior may be related to a sense of loss of independence find ways that the cr can perform and assist with daily tasks this will give him or her a sense of control and purpose be willing to compromise take care of yourself find alternate […]
Care recipient (cr) has difficulty opening medication bottles
Try: Make arrangements with the pharmacy to have cr’s medications filled in bottles with non-child proof lids this will allow cr to open the bottles without applying pressure and twisting this may also help reduce pain assist with medication compliance and prevent complications associated with not taking medications make arrangements with the pharmacy for the […]
Care recipient (cr) constantly discussed health problems in inappropriate places and at inappropriate times
Try: Set limits on where and when the cr can discuss health problems for example make meal time off limits for discussion of health problems offer reassurance and regular doctors visits find ways to distract the cr from focusing on health problems this could be through activities like reading table games arts and crafts or […]
Care recipient (cr) is unable to remember the day of the week this causes confusion regarding what activities are scheduled for that day on the calendar
Try: To help alleviate the cr’s stress of not being able to remember what day of the week it is stick one side of the velcro strip to the door of the cr’s bedroom kitchen or some other prominent location put a velcro strip on the back of each laminated day of the week replace […]
Care recipient (cr) can’t remember where things are in the kitchen
Try: Open up a particular cupboard or drawer to see what items are in it write a description of the items on the large index cards for example glasses plates tupperware and so on tape each index card to the corresponding cupboard or drawer repeat this process until everything in the kitchen is identified and […]