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 […]
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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) doesn’t think or behave like he she use to
Try: Try to maintain cr’s skills work to preserve cr cr’s abilities particularly those that affect dignity such as eating and using the toilet rather than try to teach new skills try to be consistent try to minimize any changes in the surroundings or to cr cr’s daily routine try to keep it simple follow […]
Care recipient (cr) has trouble with bowel movements
Try: Check to see if any medicines cr is taking are affecting his her appetite bowel movements or other side effects that can affect cr’s nutrition try looking on the internet for this Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: Encourage cr to eat plenty of fruits vegetables and whole grains these are great […]
Care recipient (cr) has dry mouth a lot and desn’t sense that he she is thirsty
Try: Suggest that cr dunk breads toast cookies or crackers in milk hot chocolate or tea to soften them suggest that cr take a drink after each bite of food to moisten his her mouth and to help him her swallow try adding broth or sauces to foods to make them softer and moister suggest […]
Care recipient (cr) doesn’t eat right and needs to eat a better diet
Try: Encourage cr to eat a balanced diet with a variety of foods from each food group encourage cr to maintain a healthy weight with a good balance of exercise and food try to limit cr from eating foods with high saturated fat and cholesterol try to help cr cut down on sugars try to […]
Care recipient (cr) has trouble maintaining a healthy weight
Try: Suggest that cr try to eat smaller meals or snacks more frequently eating 5-6 times a day may be easier than eating the same amount of food in three meals suggest that cr take a daily multivitamin mineral supplement suggest that cr eat the more nutritious higher-calorie foods in the meal first try preparing […]
Care recipient (cr) is sometimes difficult to handle during mealtimes
Try: Encourage independent eating if cr is able consider serving finger foods that are easier for cr to handle and eat try using adaptive equipment such as plate guards or silverware with specially designed handles if cr has difficulty holding or using utensils avoid trying to force feed cr try to encourage cr to eat […]
Care recipient (cr) is having a hard time with personal care activities that he she use to do for him herself
Try: Try to establish a routine for cr schedule grooming activities for the same time and same place each day; for example brush his her teeth after meals or schedule baths for the mornings or evenings choose the most relaxed time of the day for bathing and grooming try to respect cr cr’s privacy close […]
Care recipient (cr) needs assistance to bathe or shower
Try: Consider that a complete bath may not be needed every day a sponge bath may be enough always check the temperature of the water in the bath or shower if giving a bath in the tub try using a bath chair with handrails also place rubber mats in the tub to prevent slipping make […]