Try: Placing the person person’s picture in a place of prominence lighting a memorial candle making a photo album of previous holidays to focus on positive memories setting aside a time so that everyone who wants to can share a memory or a funny story about the deceased toasting your loved one going to church or synagogue volunteering to help those in need

Materials: n/a

Categories: Emotional Psychological, Social, Spiritual

Information: n/a

References: Agingcare com

Keywords: Holidays death

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Try: Suggest that cr try to eat smaller meals or snacks more frequently eating 5-6 times a day may be easier than eating the same amount of food in three meals suggest that cr take a daily multivitamin mineral supplement suggest that cr eat the more nutritious higher-calorie foods in the meal first try preparing meals that are easy to make and eat try to make meals enjoyable eating with others may encourage cr to eat better encourage cr to maintain good oral care encourage cr to brush and floss his her teeth and clean dentures regularly if cr has a problem using particular utensils or dishes choose a different utensil or dish that is easier to handle for example it may be easier for cr to eat with a spoon and bowl than a fork and plate have finger foods available to eat or ask a friend or family member to help prepare foods that are easier to handle encourage cr to stay physically active to stimulate his her appetite

Materials: Daily multivitamin mineral supplement

Categories: Sage, Topic, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance

Information: Encourage cr to eat plenty of fruits vegetables and whole grains these are great sources of fiber which can help curb constipation suggest that cr drink enough water or other fluids throughout each day encourage cr to stay physically active

References: Adapted from www webmd com alzheimer alzheimer’s disease nutrition by brunilda nazario 2011

Keywords: Weight nutrition appetite diet

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Try: Encourage the cr to implement the following recommendations always keep a book in your possession to record important

Materials: Small notebook sticky notes and pen adhesive labels calendar photos of familiar people answering machine

Categories: Emotional Psychological, Maintenance, Medical Physical, Personal, Somewhat Aware, So-So L T Memory, Poor L T Memory, So-So S T Memory, Poor S T Memory

Information: Phone numbers names ideas appointments your address and directions to your home place sticky notes around the house when you need to remember things try to label cupboards and drawers with words or pictures that describe their contents place important phone numbers in large print next to the phone ask a friend or family member to call and remind you of important things that you need to do in the day like meal times medication times and appointments use a calendar to keep track of time and to remember important dates use photos of people you see often labeled with their names keep track of phone messages by using an answering machine

References: Adapted from www webmd com alzheimer alzheimer’s disease tips for maintaining a normal life by brunilda nazario 2011

Keywords: Memory loss forgetfulness forgets remembering remembers recall

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Try: Find a very soft pillowcase such as one made from silk or satin encourage cr to protect his her scalp from sunburn by wearing a scarf wig hat or sunscreen suggest that cr get a short haircut which will make the hair appear thicker and fuller suggest that cr avoid stiff hairbrushes brush rollers and hair treatments such as permanents or coloring encourage cr to only use mild shampoos

Materials: Soft pillowcase hat scarf wig hat or sunscreen mild shampoo

Categories: Sage, Topic, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: Adapted from www care com helping seniors undergoing radiation therapy by staff writer no date

Keywords: Hair loss thinning hair baldness bald

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Try: Try to offer emotional support try to listen with compassion without judging if cr is concerned that his or her remaining quality of life will be poor validate those concerns but let cr know that together you’ll make the most of the remaining time that you’ll be there with him her this will be especially necessary if cr has experienced loss of a support system — perhaps due to death or a move try to offer hope if cr has enough energy encourage him her to do some exercise which helps lift a person person’s spirits suggest but don’t insist that cr join a support group some support groups share their experiences and feelings while others engage in activities like yoga or guided meditation support groups can be found at your local hospital try to find one that fits cr cr’s personality and p

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Emotional Psychological, Maintenance, Medical Physical, Personal, Social, Spiritual, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Immobile, Independence, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision

Information: n/a

References: Suggest that cr try talking with his her clergy references adapted from www care com caring for seniors undergoing chemotherapy by staff writer no date

Keywords: Quality of life serious illness recovering depressed depression spirits

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Try: To manage the anger problems materials try take a break counting to 10 isn’t just for children before reacting to a tense situation take a few moments to breathe deeply and count to 10 slowing down can help defuse the cr’s temper if necessary take a break from the person or situation until your frustration subsides a bit once calm express your anger as soon as the cr is thinking clearly express feelings in an assertive but non-confrontational way state concerns and needs clearly and directly without hurting others or trying to control them get some exercise physical activity can provide an outlet for the cr’s emotions if you feel your anger escalating go for a brisk walk or run or spend some time doing other favorite physical activities physical activity stimulates various brain chemicals that can leave you feeling happier and more relaxed than you were before you worked out think before speaking in the heat of the moment it it’s easy to say something you’ll later regret take a few moments to collect your thoughts before saying anything and allow others involved in the situation to do the same identify possible solutions instead of focusing on what made you mad work on resolving the issue at hand schedule meals later in the evening or agree to eat on your own a few times a week remind yourself that anger won’t fix anything and might only make it worse

Materials: Flat ginger ale cold mint or ginger tea salty snacks – nuts crackers dried fruit lemon drops peppermint or ginger candy board games playing cards videos

Categories: Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: Mayoclinic com

Keywords: Anger anger management

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Try: Try to spend time with cr not necessarily talking but gently touching or holding his her hand and giving comfort and reassurance in a calm manner your presence and touch may do wonders try rubbing cr cr’s hands and feet gently or give cr a gentle massage which will make him her feel good and also help with blood circulation if you use lotion make sure there is no alcohol in it as that will cause the skin to dry try soaking your parent parent’s feet and hands in warm water to sooth him her if cr is at home try using an eggshell mattress to make the bed more comfortable to make chairs more comfortable consider foam cushions try to keep cr warm with as many blankets as necessary if cr is disoriented frequently let him her know where he she is who is present and what time of day it is to keep cr cr’s mouth moist try offering sips of water through a straw if cr can’t swallow try glycerin swabs try to offer several small meals a day rather than three large ones try to invite a clergy person to meet with cr if that is something he she would like

Materials: Lotion that doesn’t contain alcohol eggshell mattress foam cushions blankets cup and straw glycerin swabs

Categories: Sage, Topic, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, Personal, Spiritual, Mobility, Immobile, Independence, Maximum Supervision

Information: n/a

References: Adapted from www care com caring for seniors with end-stage illness by staff writer no date

Keywords: Death dying end stage end of life hospice care

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Try: Encourage cr to join a support group where others in the same situation share their feelings about and strategies to cope with vision loss encourage cr to participate in vision rehabilitation programs and then accompany him her to some this will teach you what cr can do independently enabling you to support his her successes encourage cr to learn all he she can about adaptive aids and devices for vision loss and encourage him her to use them regularly in his her daily life

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Emotional Psychological, Maintenance, Medical Physical, Personal, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Independence, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision, Vision, So-So Vision, Poor Vision

Information: n/a

References: Adapted from www care com caring for seniors with vision loss by staff writer no date

Keywords: Vision visually eyes eye sight seeing

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Try: Accompany cr to his her treatment sessions prepare and serve meals to cr send or bring flowers those without strong fragrances are probably best to the treatment session or suggest that cr bring a cd with an upbeat note and a portable cd player with him her to each treatment session tell friends and family to call not just at the beginning of treatment but midway through it

Materials: Upbeat music cds portable cd player

Categories: Sage, Topic, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: Adapted from www care com caring for seniors undergoing chemotherapy by staff writer no date

Keywords: Medical appointments doctor hospital

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Try: Try suggesting that cr try to distract him herself from the pain by doing such things as watching tv going to a movie getting together with a friend listening to music or meditating — can help manage pain suggest that cr try doing some relaxation techniques to reduce stress and relax muscles try applying heat and or cold to the painful area s heat can relax the muscles while cold can numb them — can interrupt pain suggest that cr join a local or online support group which can enable cr to feel less alone and share coping strategies suggest that cr try exercise exercise releases endorphins which enhance a self of well-being improves blood and oxygen flow to muscles and helps them relax make sure cr is getting enough sleep — people who don’t sleep well tense up increasing pain — so sleeping well reduces pain suggest that cr try yoga yoga can help relax muscles but must be done carefully so as not to aggravate cr’s situation suggest that cr try tai chi — a series of gentle movements during which cr focuses on movement and breathing producing a state of relaxation and calm — can reduce stress and pain

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance

Information: n/a

References: Adapted from www care com helping seniors manage pain by staff writer no date

Keywords: Pain pain relievers

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