Try: Fear of death is a common concern of many care recipients cr however death is an inescapable part of life, and if it hasn’t happened already chances are you’ll be called upon to help a parent spouse friend or other loved one through the process of dying while difficult it is an opportunity to help the cr make the most of his final years months and days the following are common fears the cr may have the fear the process of dying make sure the cr knows that he will experience little or no pain unless he chooses to pain management is a service that hospice facilities are especially strong in providing staff members are trained to interpret what patients need using verbal and nonverbal cues and they will discuss the benefits and drawbacks of each option with patients and their families the fear loss of control encourage the cr to live a normal lifestyle for as long as possible, a life-threatening or terminal diagnosis does not change who the cr fundamentally is when it becomes clear that the cr will need to accept care from others arrange for her to meet and get to know her caregivers in advance the fear loss of loved ones how to dispel it only the cr cr’s loved ones can alleviate this fear be willing to frankly discuss with the cr what will happen to everyone when he dies and do everything you can to reassure him that you will be okay the fear others reactions how to dispel it it it’s natural to feel fear and sadness when faced with the loss of a loved one but after the initial shock has worn off try to behave normally remember it it’s not all about you make sure that all caregivers are getting enough sleep exercise and emotional support since the strain of not receiving them is evident in both appearance and demeanor the fear isolation how to dispel it quite simply make sure that regular visits with close friends family members and other volunteers are scheduled especially if medical appointments have decreased because a cure for the cr is no longer possible the fear the unknown how to dispel it everyone even the greatest self-professed skeptic wonders what will happen to them after they take their last breaths addressing this concern has physical emotional and spiritual implications even if the cr is not religious consider asking a priest rabbi minister pastor etc to speak with the cr the fear life has been meaningless how to dispel it people who are leaving this world need to hear that they are valued and that they won’t be forgotten don’t miss the chance to tell the cr how much you love her and remind her of all the good she brought to your life reassure her that her life had purpose and meaning and encourage others to do the same either in person or through cards and letters information references agingcare com

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Try: Discussing death with an older or dying Care recipient (cr) is often difficult sometimes it isn’t always the crs who shy away from end-of-life talks some do of course but many would like to discuss the arrangements they’ve made for finances as well as their opinions about what measures they would want taken if they needed someone to make their decisions if they can’t however the caregivers end of avoiding the talk few like to consider that the cr will eventually die nothing will change that fact good medical care solid healthful habits a pleasant social life will all extend our years but in the end we will die with this in mind it is to everyone everyone’s advantage to discuss the details at as early a stage as possible whether it is the caregiver or the cr who don’t want to have the talk this is something that needs to be done starting the conversation is not easy caregivers who are afraid to bring up end-of-life should work with cr and start the subject by talking about themselves one problem to watch out for particularly with the older generation is that the husband will think he should do his paperwork but not the wife she may never have held a job and they just don’t think that she may be put in a position where she needs a will avoid this kind of thinking information references agingcare com

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Try: If you normally grind your teeth while you sleep then you should consider investing in a dental night guard there are a few things you need to consider before buying one some of these include material fit and bite pad this article will give you a few tips for buying a dental night guard material one of the first things to consider when buying a dental night guard is the type of material that they’re made from there are acrylic and plastic designs an acrylic night guard is made from material used to make dentures this type of guard is less flexible so they are more effective than plastic guard however plastic guards are more inexpensive fit one of the next things to consider when buying a dental night guard is its fit in your mouth when buying a guard off the shelf you will have to choose one based on your height if you are less than 5’6 then you will likely need to buy a small dental night guard medium models are designed for men under 5’8 and large designs are for men taller than 5’8 custom fit you should know that a dental night guard bought off the shelf can be an uncomfortable investment therefore you may want to consider buying a guard that is custom fitted by your dentist however this option will require a long wait you will have to get your mouth molded by a dentist then wait for the dental night guard to be created in a lab band one of the next things to look for when buying a dental night guard is a front band some guards will loosen up at the front when you bite down in the back therefore you should look for a dental night guard that has a band at the front that will help prevent this problem bite pad one of the final things to think about when buying a dental night guard is the bite pad you should look for a model that has a bite pad made of dense material this type of dental night guard will provide more comfort and stability it will also last longer these are a few tips for buying a dental night guard acrylic designs are more effective but cost more than guards made from plastic if you want a comfortable dental night guard then you should look for one that is custom-made for you by your dentist information references adapted from www voices yahoo com"five tips for buying a night dental guard" by d swain 2007

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Try: The prospect of death is uncomfortable to discuss especially for an older Care recipient (cr) while there is no single formula to follow during this bittersweet time you can take steps that will enable you to provide support for the cr without feeling unnecessarily frightened or burdened by stress and anxiety here are some tips don’t ask the cr how to help although asking how you can help might be your first instinct instead try to anticipate ways in which you can be useful the cr is embroiled in an immense crisis and he may not be able to identify or articulate the areas in which he needs help it it’s also possible that he might feel uncomfortable asking for aid so if you see a way in which you can help just do it because it is common sense don’t make the cr talk about the condition remember that the cr has talked endlessly to doctors about her illness prognosis and treatment options if you were not a part of those meetings it it’s okay to ask about general news, but resist the impulse to go into detail it will only make the cr more uncomfortable listen to the cr when the cr is ready to talk be ready to listen, even if the topic is one you’d rather avoid the cr may not need advice but what he does need is a sounding board to help him think through the pros and cons of his options, someone who won’t fall apart when he talks about his fears and concerns help alleviate the cr’s fears if the cr is harboring fears about the dying process or death it it’s important for her to address them gently encourage the cr to talk about what she is afraid of or apprehensive about and do what you can to alleviate those worries whether that involves physical action or affirming words help the cr maintain dignity and control although you might want to do everything you can for your loved one from the minute he receives a terminal diagnosis it it’s important not to hover over him or prematurely treat him as an invalid let him maintain a normal life by doing the things he can for as long as he can otherwise he might feel as though he has lost control of his life once your loved one does need aid to get from one day to the next always be sure to consult his opinion and make sure that his wishes are being followed reassure the cr that life mattered it is common for depression and doubt to set in when someone accepts that she is losing the battle to stay alive take every opportunity to express appreciation and admiration for the cr’s past accomplishments and communicate what your relationship has meant to you make sure that your loved one knows how much you care for her and encourage other family members and friends to do the same information references agingcare com

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Try: Care recipients cr often face problems with self-esteem as a caregiver it can be difficult to understand the cr due to the constant changes that go on in their lives and the great impact it has on their self esteem your own sense of self esteem stems from the fact that you are an independent individual from the viewpoint of the cr these factors have changed and the roles have been reversed this often results in a feeling of worthlessness and low self-esteem for them the changes that the crs face in terms of role reversals dependency on their children or the loss of a spouse can be very difficult to cope according to the perceptions of the crs they cease to be useful to anyone in any way and this increases their feeling of worthlessness they go from the caregiver to the cr loss is always painful be it loss of a spouse of mobility or health or independence in such situations it is no wonder that the cr suffers from low self esteem if there is no support system the cr may even turn to alcohol or drug abuse and in severe cases suicide caregivers should try to catch the signs of low self esteem at the earliest these may manifest in the form of sadness or losing interest in hobbies not taking care of oneself or not socializing among others there are many ways to help the cr regain their self esteem the first is to offer emotional support ensure that they are given adequate medical attention for their ailments another good therapy would be to allow them to spend their time in the company of their famliy encourage the cr to meet their friends and to talk of the old times information references familycaregiverhandbook org

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Try: Care recipients cr often face problems with self-esteem self esteem is an integral part of an individual individual’s mental makeup it is an image we have about ourselves how we feel how we react to our community and relationships in general self esteem is viewed as the basis of human psychology and each cr is quite aware of their own self esteem the same awareness of self esteem is present in the elderly though it may change with the changes in the lifestyle and a change in the roles as elderly crs become more and more dependent on others they begin to feel they are unimportant and that others also perceive them to be so as the caregiver for an older cr you may have to perform essential functions even though you are not raising the cr like a child this means that a caregiver will have to take care of crs physical health their finances their living arrangements and their self esteem and mental health as well information references familycaregiverhandbook org

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Try: Concentration problems in the Care recipient (cr) can be caused by medical cognitive or psychological problems or may be related to sleep disorders or medications alcohol or drugs concentration difficulty can also be caused by cognitive problems including attention deficit disorder delirium dementia learning disabilities concentration difficulty can also be caused by psychological conditions including alcohol or substance abuse anxiety bipolar disorder depression emotional trauma stress information references www localhealth com

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Try: Concentration problems in the Care recipient (cr) can be caused by medical cognitive or psychological problems or may be related to sleep disorders or medications alcohol or drugs in some crs psychological conditions that can interfere with concentration include anxiety depression bipolar disorder emotional trauma and stress concentration difficulty may be caused by medical conditions including congestive heart failure heavy metal poisoning infections kidney disease which includes any type of kidney problem such as kidney stones kidney failure and kidney anomalies liver disease which includes any type of liver problem such as hepatitis cirrhosis and liver failure medication side effects metabolic disorders and certain vitamin deficiencies pain syndromes seizure disorders sleep apnea stroke vision disorders information references www localhealth com

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Try: Many caregivers find that some care recipients cr struggle with concentration concentration is important for a satisfying life concentration is the ability to focus attention on a task at hand while blocking out other distracting or unrelated stimuli this includes insignificant sounds visual input and most importantly wandering or irrelevant thoughts when concentration is at optimal levels the cr can function more easily remember better takes less time to do tasks and make fewer mistakes as a simple test see if the cr can easily sit through a tv show or read a magazine generally for people with normal concentration these activities should require little effort or skill to pay close attention information references www nativeremedies com

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Try: The care recipient’s cr epilepsy can have an impact on relationships epilepsy affects everyone in the family not just the person with seizures common feelings experienced by friends and family include fear helplessness shame embarrassment jealousy resentment overprotection depression guilt in this kind of situation family members need to discuss and air their feelings in a supportive constructive and nurturing environment the cr will need as much support as possible from others information references epilepsy com

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