Try: Using the lanyard or wristband will help assure that the keys are always visible and available to the cr encourage the cr to keep keys clipped to a belt or purse encourage the cr to attach the keys to a wristband the noise of the keys and their visibility may help reduce the number […]
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Care recipient (cr) is grieving over the death of a loved one
Try: Encourage the cr to talk about the loved one who died truly listen to the cr cr’s stories if you also knew the person who died share some of your stories it is healing to talk about and hear others talk about the loved one one’s life validate that both tears and laughter are […]
As the Care recipient (cr) ages or loses health their independence will begin to decrease the following are tips to allow the cr to keep independent as long as possible
Try: Stepping out of the tub or shower stepping out of a bathtub can sometimes be problematic especially for crs grab bars a shower mat and bath steps are some helpful tools to ensure safety shower seats while showering crs often tire this presents a safety issue one answer is to provide shower seat shower […]
Care recipient (cr) has some confusion about his or her spiritual beliefs
Try: Find someone with good knowledge of spiritual beliefs who is available and willing to talk to the cr that individual could be you if you are comfortable discussing this topic or it could be someone else if you are not note this tip assumes that you are the one discussing spiritual confusion with the […]
caregiver (cg) needs suggestions on how to make activities more meaningful and rewarding for the Care recipient (cr)
Try: Activities that invoke positive memories joy past accomplishments and a sense of purpose for the Care recipient (cr) will have more meaning keep in mind that the activities that are meaningful to you may not have the same effect on the cr here are some suggestions for making the cr’s activities more meaningful use […]
Many care recipients cr want to stay independent as long as possible the following are tips that may help the cr remain independent
Try: Get help with daily tasks give yourself more time and less hassle by using services that can take care of everyday activities like shopping cooking bill paying and housekeeping you could also ask a friend or relative to help with these tasks also if needed get meals or groceries delivered to your home also […]
Some caregivers will end up living with the Care recipient (cr) sometimes this is by choice other times it is an emergency either way all parties need to make the best out of the new situation the following are tips for living with a difficult cr
Try: Try to understand things from your cr’s point of view if this cr has been used to living independently for most of his life and residing in his own home having to give up that autonomy can be hard for him to deal with he may just be taking out his anger on you […]
Many care recipients cr want to stay independent as long as possible there is a wide variety of tools that can help the cr maintain their independence the following are items that may help the cr remain independent
Try: Dressing stick this tool can help the cr continue to dress themselves this tool is especially helpful for crs who may have limited range of motion or difficulty bending their arm the stick is a combination hook pusher that helps put on shirts jackets slacks skirts etc open it rx set this set is […]
Care recipient (cr) is absentminded and forgetful
Try: Encourage the cr to implement the following recommendations stay physically healthy by having regular check-ups with your physician eating well exercising and keeping on top of any medical problems such as hypertension or diabetes stay mentally active by pursuing hobbies and interests that are intellectually challenging for example playing cards chess taking a class […]
Care recipient (cr) is absentminded and forgetful
Try: Encourage the cr to implement the following recommendations be patient you can choose to get frustrated with your forgetfulness or you can choose to accept and deal with it do not continually fret over your absentmindedness actively work on increasing your ability to concentrate by playing brain games eating foods that are healthy for […]