Try: Prepare soft moist and easy-to-chew foods such as cooked cereal mashed potatoes eggs cottage cheese pureed soups or baby food other sweeter options include ice cream pudding yogurt milkshakes smoothies jello bananas applesauce and custards puree cooked foods in a blender to make them easier to eat take care to wash all blender parts […]
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Sometimes a caregiver will encounter anger issues in the Care recipient (cr) the following are tips for the cr to
Try: To manage the anger problems materials try stick with ‘i’ statements to avoid criticizing or placing blame which might only increase tension try to be respectful and specific don’t hold a grudge forgiveness is a powerful tool if you allow anger and other negative feelings to crowd out positive feelings you might find yourself […]
Care recipient (cr) is nervous or anxious about having to go through a series of medical treatment sessions
Try: Accompany cr to his her treatment sessions prepare and serve meals to cr send or bring flowers those without strong fragrances are probably best to the treatment session or suggest that cr bring a cd with an upbeat note and a portable cd player with him her to each treatment session tell friends and […]
Care recipient (cr) is depressed over the loss of independence due to losing his her vision
Try: Encourage cr to join a support group where others in the same situation share their feelings about and strategies to cope with vision loss encourage cr to participate in vision rehabilitation programs and then accompany him her to some this will teach you what cr can do independently enabling you to support his her […]
Care recipient (cr) needs help coping with vision loss
Try: Get rid of anything cr could trip on such as coffee tables toys on the floor throw rugs make sure there are clear pathways within and to each room paint doors and trim a color that contrasts with the wall colors so they will stand out more do the same with banisters put yellow […]
Care recipient (cr) is new to vision loss and others aren’t sure what he she can see
Try: Ask cr and let him her tell you what kinds of help if any would be appreciated if the vision loss is relatively new it it’s possible cr may just feel frustrated and not yet know what kinds of help he she needs try to find some internet or library resources that will help […]
Care recipient (cr) is bed bound and needs to feel comforted at the end of life
Try: Try to spend time with cr not necessarily talking but gently touching or holding his her hand and giving comfort and reassurance in a calm manner your presence and touch may do wonders try rubbing cr cr’s hands and feet gently or give cr a gentle massage which will make him her feel good […]
Care recipient (cr) was told to make dietary changes and to stop smoking by the doctor but is ignoring this advice
Try: Let cr know that you realize how hard it is but that you want him her to be there for you and your family and that following these guidelines will best enable that to happen when you eat with cr try to restrict your own diet to the one cr must follow if cr […]
Care recipient (cr) is recovering at home from surgery
Try: Let cr know that you are there for him her and will help — either in person or by finding or paying others — with the many things cr cannot do now as cr gets stronger encouraging him her to resume care of him herself as soon as possible this will improve cr’s emotional […]
Care recipient (cr) needs ways to manage his her pain
Try: Try suggesting that cr try to distract him herself from the pain by doing such things as watching tv going to a movie getting together with a friend listening to music or meditating — can help manage pain suggest that cr try doing some relaxation techniques to reduce stress and relax muscles try applying […]