Try: Understand serving sizes a serving size is a specific amount of food defined by common measurements such as cups ounces or pieces healthy serving sizes may be a lot smaller than what the cr is used to eating you will need to use measuring cups spoons and a food scale to judge measuring sizes learn from practice once you have a better idea of what a serving should be you can estimate portions when needed use common objects for reference for example a serving size of pasta is about the size of a fist beware of restaurant portions portions served in restaurants are often more than anyone needs use the extra food for leftovers or split it with the cr

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Categories: Communication, Medical Physical

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References: Helpguide org

Keywords: Food eating food portions

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Pets cost money food bills veterinary care grooming and other costs can be expensive this could be an issue if the cr is on a fixed or limited income pets require time and attention some pets need daily exercise to stay calm and well-balanced; most other pets require at least daily care and attention be sure to match the right pet with the cr pets can be destructive pets have accidents while training can help with this pets can still damage property or causes messes pets can injure people cats and dogs can injure people through biting or scratching pets carry health risks for some people pets can cause allergies in some people make sure the pet fits with people that visit the cr regularly as well

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Categories: Communication, Emotional Psychological, Financial, Legal, Medical Physical, Social

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References: Helpguide org

Keywords: Pets pet care pet costs

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Always remember that cr may not be able to tell others when he she is in pain watch cr cr’s face to see if it looks like he she is in pain or feeling ill also notice sudden changes in behavior such as increased yelling or striking out

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Communication, Medical Physical, Hearing, Poor Hearing, Verbal Communication, So-So Verbal Comm, Poor Verbal Comm, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Unaware

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References: caring for a person with alzheimer’s disease your easy-to-use guide from the national institute on aging by national institute on aging 2011 available at www nia nih gov

Keywords: Pain communication facial expressions odd behavior challenging behavior yells a lot

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Try: Keep communication simple call the cr by name ask one question at a time and give the cr ample time to answer it is ok to repeat yourself if needed body language is important especially as alzheimer’s progresses if the cr struggles to speak focus on nonverbal communication encourage the cr to point or gesture if they can’t remember what an object is called use your own body language make good eye contact if you are getting irritated tense or feel rushed it can make the cr even more flustered remember be patient and try not to get frustrated with the cr

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Categories: Communication, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical

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References: Helpguide org

Keywords: Alzheimer alzheimer’s dementia communication

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: What is the cost of the facility where is the facility located how many residents do they have with alzheimer’s disease is there a designated area for residents with dementia how are behavioral problems such as wandering handled does the facility have medical providers that specialize in dementia how do they handle meals and ensure adequate hydration since the person can often forget to eat or drink what is staff turnover like are they reliable and friendly

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Categories: Communication, Emotional Psychological, Financial, Legal, Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: Helpguide org

Keywords: Dementia care facility

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Show cr how to operate bed controls show others friends family how to operate the bed controls put the bed control pad within easy reach of the bed for cr to adjust positions

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Communication, Medical Physical, Mobility, Mobile, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance

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References: hospital bed help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com

Keywords: Electric bed adjusting bed positions

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Try: Put a bell and a telephone within reach of the bed these should be available so cr may call for help when needed

Materials: Bell telephone nightstand or small table

Categories: Sage, Topic, Communication, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Immobile

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References: hospital bed help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com

Keywords: Bed bound help asking for help getting caregiver’s attention calling for caregiver

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Try: Find out when medicine should be taken call and remind cr to take his her medicine

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Communication, Medical Physical, Long-Term Memory, So-So L T Memory, Poor L T Memory, Short-Term Memory, So-So S T Memory, Poor S T Memory

Information: n/a

References: caring for a person with alzheimer’s disease your easy-to-use guide from the national institute on aging by national institute on aging 2011 available at www nia nih gov

Keywords: Forgets to take medicine medication medication management memory loss

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Try: Be an advocate for cr once cr has moved to his her new home check and see how he she is doing look for signs that cr may need more attention is taking too much medication or may not be getting the care he she needs build a relationship with staff so that both parties work together as partners

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Communication, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: caring for a person with alzheimer’s disease your easy-to-use guide from the national institute on aging by national institute on aging 2011 available at www nia nih gov

Keywords: Checking up after moving day follow up nursing home assisted living facility care staff medical staff

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: If unclear about something that was said don’t be afraid to ask the doctor or nurse to repeat it or to say it another way that does make sense do not be reluctant to keep asking questions until cr or care giver cg has all the info needed to make decisions make sure cr knows how to contact a member of the medical team if he she has a question or if tcr needs something get pager numbers email or cell phone numbers of primary care staff

Materials: Paper and pen

Categories: Sage, Topic, Communication, Medical Physical, Cognitive Awareness, Fully Aware, Somewhat Aware, Long-Term Memory, So-So L T Memory, Poor L T Memory, Short-Term Memory, So-So S T Memory, Poor S T Memory

Information: n/a

References: caring for a person with alzheimer’s disease your easy-to-use guide from the national institute on aging by national institute on aging 2011 available at www nia nih gov

Keywords: Health care decisions medical information communicating with doctor

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed