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 […]
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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 breathing problems and needs to reduce indoor air pollution
Try: If cr doesn’t have central air conditioning which filters and then circulates cool air consider getting it for him her or having cr move somewhere that has it but be sure to change the filters frequently as it is imperative to get all irritants out of the air make sure there is no mold […]
Care recipient (cr) has breathing problems and needs to avoid getting sick
Try: Encourage cr to wash both hands frequently encourage cr to stay away from people who are ill suggest that cr take a daily vitamin encourage cr to eat lots of fruits and vegetables which contain vitamins and will build up his her immune system suggest that cr try a zinc supplement which some studies […]
Care recipient (cr) has low energy and feels weak due to a lack of oxygen
Try: Encourage cr to exercise exercising can help tone cr cr’s muscles and get them to work more efficiently helping to counteract the loss of muscle mass and strength due to inadequate oxygen so encourage cr to try to gradually build up how many steps he she can take till he she is a bit […]
Care recipient (cr) has a breathing problem and is anxious because he she never gets enough oxygen
Try: Suggest that cr consider trying one of the many relaxation techniques anxiety will cause cr’s muscles to tighten up however relaxing will help cr’s muscles relax if cr can find some effective relaxation techniques or activities enjoyable hobbies he she may be able to widen his her respiratory passages decreass chest pain and strengthen […]
Care recipient (cr) has a breathing problem and often has low energy
Try: Suggest that cr try eating fewer carbohydrates and more fats to help him her to breathe more easily also to maintain healthy respiratory muscles suggest that cr try to eat protein at least twice a day suggest that cr try eating several small meals during the day as opposed to three large ones to […]
Care recipient (cr) needs to avoid catching the flu
Try: Suggest that cr try to stay away from sick people especially in enclosed small spaces such as cars or elevators encourage cr to wash his her hands often encourage cr to avoid touching his her eyes nose or mouth which will help prevent any germs that may have been picked up through touch from […]
Care recipient (cr) feels weak and ill and feels that he she will never get better
Try: Try to reassure cr that he she should get better soon remind cr how much he she is loved and valued make sure cr is eating enough to get his her energy back nutritious soups such as chicken soup which supplies both fluids and vitamins would be helpful Materials: Nutritious soups Categories: Sage, Topic, […]
Care recipient (cr) has difficulty swallowing solid foods and sometimes chokes
Try: Try preparing milk shakes or juices in gelatin form to try to make swallowing easier as thicker drinks facilitate swallowing try serving cr moist and soft foods to make eating easier avoid foods that create crumbs — like crackers or cakes — as these may get caught in the cr’s throat encourage cr to […]