Try: Check options with local senior service organizations churches meals on wheels and other volunteer groups make some calls and find out if there are any local grocery stores who deliver some stores charge for this while others may do it as a public service if the cr is living in a senior housing community […]
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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 […]
Compulsive behavior occurs in many care recipients cr hoarding in particular is a serious compulsive problem the following are tips to deal with the cr’s hoarding
Try: Offer to take out the trash and offer to do some cleaning for the cr you can also offer to pay for someone to come in a cr will generally turn you down but you may be able to make some headway once he realizes you are genuinely there to help ask permission before […]
Care recipient (cr) isn’t very steady on his her feet and loses his her balance a lot
Try: Suggest that cr try to keep at least one hand free at all times; try using a backpack or fanny pack to hold things rather than carrying them in his her hands make sure cr avoids carrying objects in both hands when walking as this interferes with balance suggest that cr attempt to swing […]
Some care recipients cr have problems with asthma to fully deal with asthma a cr and caregiver should be prepared for some basic self treatment getting the best asthma relief means staying on top of asthma triggers signs and symptoms and medications to prevent asthma problems
Try: Using a peak flow meter for asthma care using a peak flow meter may help you manage your asthma symptoms with asthma the inability to exhale air out of the lungs is responsible for many of the symptoms of asthma a peak flow meter is an inexpensive portable handheld device that is used to […]
Care recipient (cr) doesn’t know what time of day it is
Try: Monitor cr cr’s overall sleep habits are there lots of catnaps by day does he she rise later and later and then stay up later try to avoid letting your household fall victim to an older adult adult’s topsy-turvy schedule minimize naps by day by waking cr and initiating an activity turn off the […]
Care recipient (cr) refuses to take his her medicine
Try: Try offering cr his her medications first thing in the morning when he she is still a little groggy and cooperative for those meds that can be given on no food at that time have everyone in the household take his her own pills even if it it’s just a vitamin together at the […]
Care recipient (cr) won’t let others help him her when needed
Try: Show empathy cr may be trying to maintain an illusion of independence by exerting one of his her remaining powers that of using the word no express that you understand and appreciate that it it’s difficult to need help be creative call an aide a housekeeper find a personal assistant who also does hair […]
Care recipient (cr) seems restless and paces around the house all the time
Try: Look for a trigger does pacing happen at a certain time of day if it happens in late afternoon it may be the result of boredom does it occur when certain people are around or certain events such as bath time are underway that may flag anxiety consider going for walks together playing music […]
Care recipient (cr) is very rude to caregivers and other individuals
Try: Decide how excusable the behavior is if cr has memory loss or another cognitive issue you can tollerate some of the rude behavior however it may help smooth things over if you explain the reasons for the rude behavior to the individuals who are on the receiving end of it try to set boundaries […]