Try: Perform massage on the stump as a form of pain management applying a heating pad on the amputated site will help reduce phantom pain encourage the cr to perform relaxation and deep breathing exercises encourage regular use of compression stockings to decrease phantom limb syndrone help the cr manage phantom limb syndrone by tapping […]
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Care recipient (cr) has no appetite eats very lttle and is losing weight
Try: Use small pretty dishes consider using dishes from cr cr’s china cabinet offer smaller portions of enhanced foods use a solid colored place mat or table cloth this may make it easier for cr to see the plate eliminate distractions turn off the television turn off the phone talk slowly and distinctly make sure […]
Care recipient (cr) has weak muscles in the buttocks and front of the thigh this makes it difficult for the cr to stand up from a sitting position maintain a standing position and buckling in the knees which makes walking difficult
Try: Encourage the cr to do the following provide coaching and encouragement as needed practice core strengthening exercises several times a day do a sit to stand activity using a chair with a back support and arm rest practice weight- bearing and weight- shifting on both feet for longer duration using a walker or cane […]
Care recipient (cr) doesn’t eat much fruit due to difficulty chewing it
Try: Many crs have an aversion to specific foods due to limitations and obstacles try making a smoothie to overcome the cr’s obstacle of chewing whole fruit gather together the blender and all of the ingredients don’t be afraid to be creative try different combinations such as vanilla yogurt blueberries and mango orange juice strawberry […]
Care recipient (cr) who is diabetic wants to eat healthy but is reluctant or afraid to do so
Try: Ease the cr’s mind by reassuring him or her that healthy eating can be fun talk to the cr to find out what his or her favorite foods are discuss with the cr the possibility of using a simple healthy meal plan using the following healthy plate method vary your veggies – fill half […]
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 […]
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Care recipient (cr) does not remember how long perishable foods have been in the refrigerator caregiver (cg) is concerned that the food may spoil and result in a food safety issue
Try: Encourage the cr to use the following procedures put the thermometer in the refrigerator and adjust the refrigerator setting to maintain temperature at or below 40 degrees fahrenheit make sure the containers have tight fitting lids when storing foods use the labels pen or marker and tape to identify what food is in the […]
Care recipient (cr) has various types of packaged foods stored in the refrigerator freezer and pan
Try: caregiver (cg) wants to make sure that the foods are safe to prepare and eat materials reading glasses or magnifying glass to read dates trash can try the following terms are used to refer to the dates usually found on perishable foods sell-by tells the grocery store how long to display the product best […]
Care recipient (cr) with severe visual impairment refuses to eat the cr gets frustrated trying to find where the plate and utensils are and identifying the foods on the plate materials placemat optional plate glass cup and eating utensils napkins prepared food
Try: Set table with placemat optional at each place setting put a knife and spoon on the right and a fork on the left put the napkin next to the spoon and the glass and cup on the right above the knife and spoon explain to the cr where you are going and help him […]