Try: Try to identify resources and use them learn about what is available in your community by contacting your local alzheimer alzheimer’s association at 1-800-272-3900 or using their online community resource finder try to reassess cr’s care needs during each visit each time you visit assess the situation to make sure cr’s care needs are […]
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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: Try to help cr keep appointments by suggesting that he she write them down on a calendar or post sticky notes where he she will notice them avoid criticizing cr when he she has trouble remembering words or names try saying something like did you mean your nephew david try to help cr recall […]
Care recipient’s cr family members often squabble about cargiving issues
Try: Try to listen to each family member with respect try to give everyone an opportunity to share their opinion and avoid blaming or attacking each other as this will only cause more hurt try discussing caregiving responsibilities talk through caregiving roles and responsibilities make a list of tasks and include how much time money […]
Care recipient (cr) needs to avoid getting sick especially getting the flu or pneumonia
Try: Try to keep cr’s teeth and mouth clean good oral hygiene reduces the risk of bacteria in the mouth that can lead to pneumonia encourage cr to brush his her teeth after each meal if cr wears dentures encourage cr to remove them and clean them every night also suggest that cr use a […]
Care recipient (cr) cannot communicate whether he she is in pain or feels sick
Try: Try to look for physical signs for example signs of pain and illness include pale skin tone; flushed skin tone; dry pale gums; mouth sores; vomiting; feverish skin; or swelling of any part of the body try to pay attention to cr’s nonverbal signs for example gestures spoken sounds and facial expressions wincing for […]
Care recipient (cr) has problems with his her skin because he she is confined to a chair due to mobility limitations
Try: Try to relieve body pressure and improve circulation for example try to change cr’s position at least every two hours to help keep him her mobile try learning how to lift cr correctly try looking on the internet for some instructions on how to properly lift a person without causing injury make sure not […]
Care recipient (cr) has trouble toileting by him herself
Try: Try setting a toileting schedule for example try keeping a written record of when cr goes to the bathroom and when and how much he she eats and drinks this will help you track cr cr’s natural routine and then you can plan a schedule if cr is not able to get to the […]
Care recipient (cr) has trouble initiating his her daily routine like bathing washing clothes etc and needs help making a daily schedule of activities that need accomplished
Try: Try to consider cr cr’s likes dislikes strengths abilities and interests try to consider how cr used to structure his her day try to consider what times of day cr functions best try to schedule ample time for meals bathing and dressing try to allow enough time in the schedule for the regular times […]
Care recipient (cr) fidgets a lot
Try: Try substituting an activity for a behavior for example if cr rubs his her hand on a table provide a cloth and encourage cr to wipe the table or if cr is moving his her feet on the floor play some music so he she can tap to the beat this may also work […]