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 […]
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Care recipient (cr) is bed bound and needs help staying nourished and hydrated
Try: Make sure cr is in a comfortable upright position to aid digestion try to keep cr upright for 30 minutes after eating try adapting foods if swallowing is a problem for example choose soft foods that cr can chew and swallow easily make liquids thicker by adding cornstarch unflavored gelatin or food thickeners available […]
Care recipient (cr) needs some fun activities to do
Try: Try to keep cr cr’s skills and abilities in mind cr may be able to play simple songs learned on the piano years ago try to bring these types of skills into daily activities try to pay special attention to what cr enjoys try to take note when cr seems happy anxious distracted or […]
Care recipient (cr) still has a good level of energy but has trouble getting started on household chores or prioritizing tasks
Try: Help get the activity started offer support and supervision you may need to show cr how to perform the activity and provide simple easy-to-follow steps concentrate on cr not the result does it matter if the towels are folded properly not really what matters is that you were able to spend time together and […]
Everyone has different needs but some emotions are common to most dying care recipients cr these include fear of abandonment and fear of being a burden they also have concerns about loss of dignity and loss of control some ways caregivers can provide comfort to the cr are as follows
Try: Spend time with the cr and try to keep him or her engaged in activities such as talking watching movies or reading allow the cr to express fears and concerns about dying such as leaving family and friends behind be prepared to listen be willing to reminisce about the cr cr’s life avoid withholding […]
Care recipient (cr) likes to go through other people’s stuff like their purse or groceries without asking permission
Try: Try distracting cr with a fun or interesting activity below are a few suggestions play what’s in the bag get a bag and fill it with different items such as cotton balls sandpaper leaves newspaper felt q-tips golf ball socks clothespins etc then ask cr to feel what what’s in the bag and tell […]
caregiver (cg) wants to take steps to reduce the care recipient recipient’s cr cr’s risk for falling information as the cr ages and becomes more fragile falls pose a serious risk to health a variety of factors can increase a cr cr’s risk of falling age alone contributes to this risk by interfering with a person person’s eyesight balance and coordination while not every fall can be prevented the following are some common steps to reduce cr risk
Try: Construct a fall-proof environment whether the cr lives in his or her own home or with you there are several things you can do to reduce the risk of falling remove clutter throw rugs and low-lying furniture to prevent tripping instal grab bars in the bathroom and other slippery areas to provide additional stability […]
Nothing can ruin a holiday faster than trying to do too much at one time caregiving for a Care recipient (cr) is difficult enough without holiday stresses feeling as though you have to do all of the preparations for the festivities by yourself can be a recipe for disaster to combat feelings of being out of control some suggestions include materials
Try: Thinking about what you and the cr need not what others expect of you being realistic accepting help if others offer and asking for help when you need it it makes other people feel good to help those they care about prioritizing holiday tasks decide which decorations are most important and compromise cook and […]
Care recipient (cr) likes to go through other people’s stuff like their purse or groceries without asking permission
Try: Try giving cr an activity to preoccupy him her below are some suggestions try giving cr items to sort such as buttons different sizes and colors poker chips balls bottle caps forks spoons rocks etc watch cr to make sure he she doesn’t eat items try giving cr some books or magazines and ask […]
Care recipient (cr) needs to get more exercise
Try: Encourage cr to always warm up before beginning his her exercise routine and cool down at the end if cr plans to work out for 30 minutes suggest that cr start with 10-minute sessions and work his her way up suggest that cr try swimming and water aerobics these exercises are often easier on […]