Try: Encorage the cr to implement the following recommendations simplify your life don’t be overwhelmed by too many things at once and take tasks one at a time get proper rest and nutrition keep to a schedule individuals who stick to a schedule may be less absentminded than people who don’t get plenty of exercise […]
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Care recipient (cr) is anxious and fearful that something terrible is going to happen
Try: Let the cr express his or her feelings do not force the cr to talk if he or she is not ready encourage the cr to identify any concrete causes for the feelings actively listen and try to understand what cr is saying and feeling provide support and encouragement make sure the cr knows […]
Care recipient (cr) has lost his or her appetite and is losing weight
Try: Avoid force feeding the cr try not to get angry if the cr does not want to eat try to prevent early feelings of fullness by serving the cr beverages between meals offer the cr frequent high protein high calorie snacks such as pudding ice cream and milk shakes encourage cr to do some […]
Care recipient (cr) has itchy skin and or a rash
Try: Suggest that the cr bathe with cool water add baking soda to bath water apply a cool moist wash cloth to itchy areas wash sheets and towels in a mild laundry soap and change daily avoid using harsh laundry detergents Materials: Baking soda wash cloth mild laundry soap Categories: Medical Physical Information: n/a References: […]
Care recipient (cr) has itchy dry skin
Try: Add mineral or baby oil to a warm bath apply a skin moisturizer to the cr suggest that the cr drink plenty of water at least 8-10 glasses per day suggest that the cr avoid scrubbing skin while bathing and that he or she just gently pat skin dry Materials: Mineral or baby oil […]
Care recipient (cr) has a stomach ache and diarrhea
Try: Try replacing lost fluids and nutrients by offering cr clear liquids often and in-between meals the clear liquid intake should be 2-3-quarts per day examples of clear liquids are water broth and clear juices try serving the cr foods low in fiber and high in potassium and protein for example eggs bananas applesauce mashed […]
Care recipient (cr) is constipated and finds it difficult to have bowel movements
Try: Try serving the cr foods high in fiber such as whole grain cereal and bread dried fruit nuts beans and raw fruits and vegetables make sure the cr is drinking enough liquids up to 6-8 glasses per day try offering the cr drinks that may stimulate the bowels such as prune juice hot lemon […]
Care recipient (cr) has nausea and is vomiting
Try: Fix the cr frequent light meals throughout the day serve the cr foods cool or at room temperature avoid fixing the cr fried foods dairy products and acidic foods such as fruit juice and vinegar encourage the cr to avoid eating spicy foods encourage the cr to stick to bland foods such as dry […]
Care recipient (cr) often complains of stiffness in joints
Try: Encourage the cr to try doing some light exercises on a regular basis encourage the cr to move in ways that reduce the stress on joints encourage the cr to avoid staying in one position that puts weight on the joints if the cr gets too tired when exercising suggest that he or she […]
Care recipient (cr) complains of being tired all the time and is often cranky
Try: Encourage cr to discuss his or her fatigue tiredness with you discuss possible causes and solutions for fatigue develop a plan to deal with fatigue it more effectively encourage the cr to schedule tasks according to importance encourage cr to rest between high-energy activities suggest that cr try to plan tasks more efficiently so […]