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 […]
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Care recipient (cr) is having difficulty doing or managing his her daily activities independently
Try: Try to keep in mind that physical exercise proper nutrition good general health and socialization are important for cr try to plan daily activities to help provide structure meaning and a sense of accomplishment for the cr it is always best to establish a routine that cr can become familiar try to choose the […]
Care recipient (cr) has a tendency to get lost when he she is driving
Try: Suggest to cr that he she consider having someone else drive him her where he she needs to go if cr tends to get lost or confused easily suggest that cr consider alternative modes of transportation encourage cr to drive only in areas that are familiar to him her try contacting a local senior […]
Care recipient (cr) has little energy and feels sluggish tired a lot
Try: Encourage the cr to eat a healthy balanced diet cr should try to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables especially cabbage spinach and other leafy green vegetables encourage the cr to take a daily vitamin supplement encourage cr to drink plenty of water and get adequate fluids to improve his or her circulation encourage […]
Care recipient (cr) has memory loss but wants to remain as independent as possible in his her own home
Try: Try putting measures in place now so they become routine for cr try contacting local area agency on aging or a senior center to find out how to get cr help with things like shopping housekeeping meals including home-delivered meals and transportation suggest that cr ask a neighbor he she trusts to keep a […]
Care recipient (cr) has little energy and feels sluggish tired a lot
Try: Encourage cr to get plenty of sleep nightly try to determine how much sleep cr needs it’s usually 7-9 hours per night but varies for different people at different times throughout their lives try to get cr to get that amount regularly for a couple of weeks to see if that helps encourage cr […]
Care recipient (cr) is concerned about making sure his her finances are safe and managed correctly
Try: Suggest that cr arrange for direct deposit of checks such as retirement pension or social security benefits encourage cr to meet with his her bank branch manager to discuss how they may be able to assist him her with keeping track of his her accounts and record keeping they may provide special services for […]
Care recipient (cr) who has memory problems is scared about getting lost on an outing to the store
Try: Suggest that the cr ask someone to with him or her on the outing to the store encourage the cr to ask for help if it is needed the cr needs to explain that he or she has a memory problem encourage the cr to always take directions for where he or she is […]
Care recipient (cr) has memory problems that are affecting his or her daily life
Try: Encourage the cr to implement the following recommendations always keep a book in your possession to record important Materials: Small notebook sticky notes and pen adhesive labels calendar photos of familiar people answering machine Categories: Emotional Psychological, Maintenance, Medical Physical, Personal, Somewhat Aware, So-So L T Memory, Poor L T Memory, So-So S T […]
Care recipient (cr) has difficulty speaking properly and understanding other people
Try: Encourage the cr to always take his or her time and to not feel rushed suggest that the cr ask the person he or she is talking to to repeat what they are saying or to speak slowly if cr doesn’t understand suggest that the cr try to avoid distracting noises and find a […]