Try: # assist the cr with writing a letter of apology or what to say on the phone # buy several greeting cards for cr to use for correspondence # suggest getting into a regular exercise program or social event # suggest cr do volunteer work a few hours a week # suggest cr try a new hobby or activity # suggest cr take a class of interest at a community college or online or sign up for a free class on doing crafts # if the caregiver has a hobby that cr can do suggest doing the hobby together

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Try: # listen to the cr but don’t give advice or answers # encourage the cr to have a positive frame of mind about life and think of enjoyable memories he or she has about his or her family and friends # ask the cr if they need help with financial and estate decisions # ask the cr if he or she would like spiritual guidance from his or her church leader # be open during cr’s discussions about end of life and the afterlife # reassure the cr that the caregiver is there to provide assistance and comfort

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Try: # stay calm and express interest in helping the cr resolve the issue # try to identify what steps need to be taken to solve the problem # offer to help the cr write a letter or gather his or her thoughts before making a phone call to solve the issue # help the cr determine the best starting place to getting some answers # reassure the cr that the caregiver is going to help him or her solve the issue or problem # encourage the cr by explaining that there may be several possible solutions # redirect the cr to an activity he or she enjoys cards walking music dance

Materials: # calendar # pen and paper

Categories: Emotional Psychological

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Try: Encourage exercise buy exercise clothing to stimulate interest purchase a wii for cardio hand eye stimulation put up some colorful decorations around the house use colorful and textured bed sheets and covers keep shades and blinds open encourage cr to enroll in an exercise group for seniors turn on some music or other pleasant noise put nice smelling air fresheners around the house prepare meals that taste and smell good suggest cr try new activities such as cooking crafts writing poems singing sports

Materials: Exercise clothing air fresheners a wi home decorations colorful bed sheets spreads craft making supplies

Categories: Emotional Psychological

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Try: Ask the cr what they would like to be done if his or her heart stops beating ask the cr to write down his or her wishes tell the cr to make their wishes known to family friends and doctors if necessary assist the cr in communicating his or her decision to the appropriate person family member or doctor

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Categories: Emotional Psychological, Legal

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Try: # listen to the cr to try to identify his or her frustration # try to identify possible causes for cr’s frustration such as pain discomfort being too hot too cold hungry needing to use the bathroom etc or being over stimulated by noise or people # reassure the cr that the caregiver is there to provide assistance and comfort # redirect the cr to an enjoyable activity playing cards watching a movie taking a walk # reduce distractions such as loud noises or potentially frightening shadows or movements

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Try: # ask the cr how he or she is feeling # ask the cr what the date and time is # ask the cr to help you with daily activities such as folding the clothes # start a conversation with the cr # suggests tasks or activities that might interest the cr # make a schedule of daily activities and put it on a calendar # stick with the schedule until it is a routine for the cr # get the cr involved in physical activities such as walking or playing cards # limit day time naps

Materials: # calendar # pen and paper

Categories: Emotional Psychological

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Try: # check whether the cr’s skin is dry itchy or bruised which may make touch uncomfortable # ask before touching cr and always approach from the front so that you can be seen before touching # provide a small stuffed animal or other soft object for cr to hold for comfort # let the cr decide whether they want to touch or be touched and don’t force the issue # use a soft tone of voice and a smile to show affection and concern when the cr does not want to be hugged or touched

Materials: # stuffed animal or rolled towel # lotion for dry skin

Categories: Emotional Psychological

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Try: # ignore behavior that isn’t harmful # try to discover if the stubbornness is tied to a specific thing such as bathing eating or dressing adapt routines to change the cause of the stubbornness # minimize distractions in the cr’s environment that me be causing him or her to be agitated or upset # distract the cr with an activity such as taking a walk or drive or having a snack

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Try: # assure the cr often of how much he or she is loved and cared for and that he or she will not be abandoned # spend time outdoors in the sun with the cr as often as possible # remove or lock up dangerous objects that can be used for self-harm # make a schedule for the cr and stick to it including eating three meals each day and allowing for 8 hours of sleep # make the surroundings as pleasant as possible with favorite objects music and good lighting # engage in activities that are enjoyable to the cr

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