Try: # establish comfortable boundaries with the cr # one hand shake hug when the cg arrives one when the cg leaves # keep at arms length when talking sitting and assisting with tasks # back away when the cg feels uncomfortable and rremind the cr about appropriate personal space # pleasantly remind cr when touching patting becomes too frequent # make arrangements for another cg to take over if necessary # be careful when in tight spaces with the cr such as the bathroom or a closet # discuss the cg’s boundaries when going over the daily weekly schedule with the cr

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Categories: Emotional Psychological

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Try: # ask the cr why he or she feels worried # ask the cr if he or she is worried about another person # ask the cr if he or she is nervous about upcoming events or appointments # reassure cr that the caregiver (cg) will go with him or her to events and appointments # explain to the cr the purpose of upcoming appointments # discuss with the cr what to expect during appointments # if the cr is anxious about health issues reassure him or her that the cg will help get answers to questions # help the cr make a weekly schedule so he or she will know what to expect each day # suggest placing calendar of events on refrigerator # encourage the cr to start a journal for express his or her feelings

Materials: # calendar # note pad or journal

Categories: Emotional Psychological

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Try: # talk about subjects that interest the cr # read to and with cr # assist cr with learning about looking up

Materials: # reading materials # computer # internet # maps

Categories: Emotional Psychological

Information: On the internet # help the cg with planning a trip # explore the purchase of new furniture new clothing # explore interest in bike riding museums movies information

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Try: # make sure home doesn’t have a lot of noise # invite the cr to join the caregiver (cg) in a relaxing activity # ask cr why he or she nervous # observe when cr seems to be talking about how much he or she has to get done # encourage the cr to write out an activity list # go over list and break down list into smaller groups of activities # make sure list has break times noted # suggest cr exercise when he or she feels full of energy # encourage the cr to start a journal to release pent up emotions

Materials: # note pad or journal

Categories: Emotional Psychological

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Try: # talk with the cr and try to identify the sources of fear # check the environment for physical safety uneven floor tripping on carpet # talk to cr about past stressful events # ask cr if there are were verbally physically abusive neighbor or care giver # make a list of names phone numbers that the cr can call when he or she feels afraid # purchase a home safety system # make sure outside of home is well lit at night to ward off intruders # make sure windows are locked # use night lights around the home

Materials: # night lights # index cards # pen pencils # home safety system # outside lighting

Categories: Emotional Psychological

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Try: # go through wardrobe with cr # discard clothes that no longer fit or are out of style # organize shelving and closets with only matching outfits # lay out two outfits daily for cr to choose from # assist the cr with dressing and grooming hair # schedule a hairstyle # discuss use of make up cologne # take the cr clothes shopping # buy some clothing catalogues for seniors

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Categories: Emotional Psychological, Social

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Try: # praise the cr on his or her appearance # compliment the first outfit that is put on # keep mirrors waist high # limit the number of mirrors in the house # lay out two outfits for the cr to choose from the night before # keep a busy schedule to minimize preoccupations # when assisting cr with clothing purchases buy matching outfits with shoes # frequently assist the cr with laundry # fold laundry as it comes from dryer to minimize ironing

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Categories: Emotional Psychological, Social

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Try: # write problem down on paper # list possible solutions # list potential people who can help # assist cr in deciding which solution he or she would like to choose

Materials: Paper and pencil

Categories: Emotional Psychological

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Try: Go with cr to talk to neighbors about the noise volume assist the cr with writing a letter to the property management regarding noise levels suggest the cr place a rolled towel at the bottom of his or her front back doors place a rolled towel at the bottom of windows keep blinds down in rooms use thicker window shades buy wall hangings made of fabric turn fan on low or turn on some music to make background noise pleasant suggest cr use a room that is away from the noise for watching tv etc

Materials: Towels fabric decor

Categories: Emotional Psychological

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Try: Suggest that cr keep a worry diary cr may not be aware of how people or situations are affecting him her maybe this is the way it’s always been in his her family or cr has been dealing with the stress so long that it feels normal suggest that cr eep a worry diary for a week or so every time cr starts to worry suggest that cr jot down the thought and what triggered it over time cr will start to see patterns

Materials: Blank diary or spiral notebook pen

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

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References: how to stop worrying self-help strategies for anxiety relief by melinda smith robert segal and jeanne segal 2012 available at www helpguide org

Keywords: Worry worries anxiety anxious stress problem solving

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