Try: Try to encourage cr to move around more and do some exercise movement and exercise can help strengthen muscles and bones and diminish the balance problem however make sure cr moves carefully and safely perhaps with the help of a walker or of an attendant — either a family member or home care aide […]
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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) feels depressed because he she has breathing problems
Try: Suggest that cr join a support group for people dealing with the same or similar issues for example the american lung association runs better breathers support groups for those with chronic lung problems to find out more go to lungusa org or call 1-800-lung-usa try looking for other support groups that might be run […]
Care recipient (cr) feels sorry for him herself because he she has a health issue
Try: Try to empathize with cr cr’s feelings for example when cr talks about his her health issue try saying something like that must be difficult for you how can i help try to avoid minimizing the situation but remind cr that it is temporary and that he she will recover little by little suggest […]
Care recipient (cr) gets angry quite often and the caregiver (cg) has difficulty dealing with it
Try: Patience is a key component to dealing with angry crs do not take any outbursts by the cr personally and try to focus on positive aspects of your relationship provide the cr with patience and understanding elderly crs particularly those approaching the end of life can be lonely and fearful the cr might be […]
caregiver (cg) is having trouble dealing with an angry and frustrated Care recipient (cr)
Try: Watch and listen to the cr in an attempt to determine the reason for the anger frustration or difficult behavior for example was there a sudden noise that startled the cr does the cr cr’s get more angry and frustrated as the day progresses due to fatigue does the cr feel useless is the […]
Care recipient (cr) has a temporary mobility disability and needs some help until he she is fully mobile again
Try: Try suggesting that cr recover either at your home or cr’s until his her normal mobility is restored or you may want to consider hiring a home care aide who can assist cr — by shopping cleaning and cooking as needed — until cr is back on his her feet suggest that cr live […]
Care recipient (cr) has a breathing problem and finds grocery shopping and or carrying groceries physically exhausting
Try: When cr cr’s groceries are being bagged suggest that he she request that perishables be bagged together then when cr gets home only the perishables bag must be put away as soon as possible while the other items can wait until cr feels less tired another option is to have someone shop for cr […]
Care recipient (cr) fears dying alone
Try: Try getting a panic button which can be worn around the neck cr can press the button and be immediately connected to someone who will assess the emergency and call for help as needed these panic buttons are offered by many different companies here is a link to one of them medscope org try […]
Care recipient (cr) has a breathing problem and finds clothes shopping and or trying on clothing physically exhausting materials tape measure
Try: Suggest that cr avoid anything tight in the chest or abdomen that could restrict breathing such as belts bras and girdles suggest that cr avoid wearing heavy clothing such as coats and sweaters this type of clothing can be exhausting as these items require extra energy to wear trying on clothing can itself be […]