Try: Lock up breakable or potentially dangerous supplies install childproof latches on cabinets and drawers to limit cr’s access to items such as cleaning products alcohol matches knives and scissors try to prevent cr from accessing potentially dangerous appliances install safety knobs on the stove to prevent cr from turning the stove on or off […]
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In an ideal world we’d all have open and honest communication with care recipients cr and secrets would be out of the question unfortunately we know this is not the case at some point caregivers must discuss difficult issues with the cr the most important step is to
Try: And develop open communication in addition the following are ways to get the conversation started materials try share an article or magazine story with them about the topic ask permission to talk about the topic with them solicit support from siblings before the meeting ask ‘were you involved in handling your parents affairs how […]
Care recipient’s cr family is concerned about cr’s memory loss and self care abilities and is considering having cr move in with them
Try: Make sure you consider whether cr and his her spouse wants to move make sure your home is adapted to support cr’s needs for example ramps make sure there is someone at your home to care for cr and that this expense is something you can afford try to consider how the rest of […]
Care recipient (cr) lives in another city state and friends and family need to make sure he she is properly cared for
Try: Try to find out if cr is getting the help he she needs with daily personal care such as dressing bathing and grooming try to find out if safety precautions been taken throughout cr’s home make sure that any needed additional precautions are also taken care of such as a ramp try to assess […]
Care recipient (cr) lives in a distant city state and needs someone to coordinate his her care
Try: Make a list of family friends and neighbors and their phone numbers and addresses ask if you can check in with them to find out how cr is doing they may be willing to stop by cr’s home for regular visits try getting a calendar or daily planner to write down when friends family […]
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) lives in a distant city state and his her family member is coming to visit and needs to assess his her caregiving needs
Try: Try making appointments with cr’s physician lawyer and financial adviser during your visit to participate in decision-making try meeting with neighbors friends and other relatives to hear how they think cr is doing ask if there have been any behavioral changes health problems or safety issues try to take time to reconnect with cr […]
Care recipient (cr) may need a caregiver but friends and family aren’t sure what kind of care is needed
Try: If cr lives independently try to assess his her care needs each time you visit for example try asking yourself is there food in the refrigerator is it spoiled is cr eating regular meals what is the condition of the inside and the outside of cr’s home has it changed are cer’s bills paid […]
Care recipient (cr) is experiencing the early stages of a memory loss problem
Try: Encourage cr to continue living as independently as possible educate yourself about memory loss and caregiver resources help cr make legal and financial care decisions for the future nurture your relationship by living in and enjoying the moment try to think of ways to complete tasks as a team remember there will be good […]
Care recipient (cr) is experiencing the early stages of a memory loss problem
Try: Encourage cr to be open with friends and family about his her memory loss issues that are taking place educate them about memory loss and tell them how they can be supportive to cr call or visit cr every day and make sure he she gets the assistance needed such as help with housekeeping […]