Try: Assist the cr with developing a relaxation routing remind the cr to slow down and take one task at a time suggest the cr make a list of daily activities to help him or her feel more organized remind the cr that all activities don’t have to be completed everyday remind cr to pay attention to his or her feelings suggest the cr keep a journal so he or she can express feelings remind the cr that it is ok to put a task off if he or she is tired or wants to take a break and do something enjoyable ask the cr what he or she feels nervous about reassure the cr that the caregiver will help him or her get through a nervous event doctor appointment holiday take the cr on a long slow walk go with the cr to doctor appointments explain the purpose and benefits of the appointment reassure the cr that the cg will help him or her get through the day and develop a plan for the cr to follow in the evenings suggest enjoyable activities that the cr and cg can do together card games cooking a nice meal going out for dinner making crafts attending a concert going to a movie watching a movie at home with some popcorn

Materials: Note pad or journal

Categories: Emotional Psychological

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Try: # reduce exposure to negative tv and news articles # encourage the cr to read books that are positive or inspiring # encourage the cr to do volunteer work # keep the home clean and orderly # encourage exercise and diet that improves how the cr looks and feels # remain upbeat and positive when communicating with the cr # place inspirational posters around the home # suggest the cr start a journal of positive things that have happened in his or her life # remind the cr that he or she doesn’t know enough to be so negative about everything

Materials: # note pad or journal

Categories: Emotional Psychological

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Try: Remind cr of his or her past accomplishments suggest the cr make a lists of recent accomplishments discuss the skills and resources the cr useded for these accomplishments encourage the cr to make a list of what he or she would like to accomplish in the future remind the cr that he or she already has the skills he or she needs to be successful at accomplishing things in the future encourage the cr to establish ties with people who were involved in his or her past accomplishments colleagues vets parishioners etc encourage the cr to do some volunteer work church civic social networking etc encourage the cr to think about good memories photo albums collected news articles wedding albums etc assist the cr with making a list of talents skills and interests he or she has encourage the cr to set daily goals that use these talents skills and interests

Materials: Note pad or journal pen or pencil photo albums

Categories: Emotional Psychological, Social

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Try: # try to identify the cause of the cr’s moodiness # ask the cr how the caregiver can help # make suggestions in a calm voice # ask the cr what they would like to do about the problem # ask the cr what would help avoid the problem from happening again

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Categories: Emotional Psychological

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Try: # minimize background noises # suggest cr wear ear plugs # obtain head phones for cr’s music player # place towels along the bottom of doors and window sills # put up thick window shades blinds # try taking cr out for short activities in public places to get him or her use to a normal amount of noise # start in the morning when it is quiet # redirect cr’s focus to a new activity # choose activities that make cr concentrate

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Try: Encourage strength building exercises remind cr of his or her past accomplishments raising children find a project the cr can do independently provided praise for tasks accomplished independently find opportunities to let the cr succeed encourage the cr to learn a new task or activity look through photo albums with the cr and highlight pictures of him or her doing something painting gardening driving golfing encourage the cr to prepare meals for the caregiver and the cr remind the cr of all the daily activities he or she completes independently

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Categories: Emotional Psychological, Social

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Try: # get some see through storage bins # organize items by categories books decor collectables # label bins and store items that are for keepsake # establish a bin for items to be thrown out or given away # throw out items not used in 3 months # set limits on what is kept 5 books 5 ornaments 5 pens # limit new items coming into the home # suggest that new items should replace old items # make sure old item is thrown out

Materials: # see-thru storage bins # marker

Categories: Emotional Psychological

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Try: # check cr’s temperature # ask cr where he or she feels uncomfortable # make sure cr does not have a serious health problem # ask cr if they feel up to doing enjoyable activities # ask cr to do a few chores around the house before doing hobbies # tell cr that the quicker he or she gets daily tasks done the quicker he or she will be able to relax and play cards go out etc # reduce the number of tasks for the day # offer the cr a bland meal that will not upset the stomach # suggest that if the cr feels better later on he or she can do an enjoyable activity # develop a daily routine for the cr that fits his or her level of physical abilities # monitor routine and add or delete activities # compliment cr on his or her performance of daily tasks # demonstrate activities if the caregiver notices the cr doesn’t know how to do something or seems to be doing a poor job

Materials: # thermometer

Categories: Emotional Psychological

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Try: Encourage the cr to take several breaks when doing daily chores place a chair next to wash machine and dryer so cr can sit down if needed take walks on well groomed paths that have benches along the way shop at stores that have electric chairs assist the cr in getting a handicap decal to use special parking areas encourage cr to drink plenty of water and carry water with them on outings complete several short task with the cr daily rather that 3 big tasks place a chair in the kitchen so cr can sit while preparing meals do shopping during non peak hours to minimize the need to stand for a long time

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Categories: Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical

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Try: # ask the cr why he or she feels fearful # ask the cr if he or she is afraid or someone or something # offer to go along with cr to a fearful event or appointment # offer to stay with the cr during a visit from someone the cr is fearful of # talk to the cr about the purpose of upcoming appointments to decrease his or her anxiety # make a list of daily activities to do to help the cr establish a routine # place a calendar of events on refrigerator # encourage the cr to start a journal to express his or her feelings

Materials: # calendar # note pad or journal

Categories: Emotional Psychological, Social

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