Try: If cr is experiencing feelings of sadness listlessness anxiety and despair they could be suffering from depression depression could also come out as anger the cg can try actively listening to the cr cares and concerns concentrating solely on what the cr is saying without being distracted cg needs to verbally respond to the cr’s conversations and sympathize with their feelings and frustrations don’t challenge or criticize the cr’s concerns or make light of them set aside a certain area of time to listen and visit with the cr de-escalate and diffuse a situation that could lead to depression evolving into anger

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Categories: Emotional Psychological, Fully Aware, Somewhat Aware

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Try: Everything will go smoother during the day of you have a daily goal to follow this doesn’t mean that the goal has to be structured or rigid but just a simple guideline some things to include each day could be make the cr feel that they have accomplished or helped you with something during the day this will give the cr a sense of well being and raise their self-esteem fill the cr’s day with small successes by praising accomplishments and overlooking limitations give the cr a sense of socialization and belonging interact with the cr often during the day in a social or conversational way much the same way a best friend would involve the cr in controlling some aspect of the day whether it be choosing the color of the placemats for a meal or the color of the bath towel used for their bath even the type of music listened to or program watched on television could be the cr’s choice provide plenty of emotional reassurance throughout the day if you need to go to another room and out of sight of the cr be sure and make verbal contact often to let the cr know you are nearby and available

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Try: #ask the cr to serve as a volunteer at charitable organizations or for causes that the deceased loved one supported for example if the loved one liked animals ask the cr to volunteer at the local animal shelter if the loved one enjoyed the senior center ask the cr to volunteer there if the loved one liked books ask the cr to volunteer at the library #after the cr has chosen a few organizations or causes to volunteer for makes calls to discuss arrangements and a time for volunteering write down the time organization and location on the cr’s calendar #make arrangements to drive the cr to and from the place where the volunteering will be done talk about the loved one while driving be supportive listen to the cr’s reminiscing and highlight the positive things that are said talk about how the deceased loved one would appreciate the cr volunteering for his or her favorite charitable organizations and causes talking about the loved one while driving gives the cr time to express feelings and also provides a natural time boundary for the discussion #volunteering can be done as often as the cr wants to or is able depending on where the cr chooses to donate time

Materials: Pen and paper list of charitable organizations and causes the loved one supported and their phone numbers calendar

Categories: Emotional Psychological, Spiritual, College

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Try: Separating your emotions from the emotions of the cr just the fallout from the grumpy attitude of the cr will affect your attitude and your day make a conscious choice to have a good in spite of the mood of the cr don’t let the mood of the cr drag you down the mood of the cr could be due to several things – pain boredom depression or loneliness listen and validate the feelings of the cr sometimes all the cr may need is just a sounding board but still be the figure of authority if a request by the cr is not feasible or rational let the cr know that you will do all within your power to make their day go smoothly remember that some medications alter moods and emotions the grumpiness of the cr could just be a result of a change in medication be the safe person that the cr could need reassure the cr that you will be there to provide the comfort of care and the security and safety to settle their anxiety or confusion try to see the positive and humorous side to all challenging situations put things in a positive light and don’t dwell on the negative emotions it is even ok to act childish and silly at times anything that brings a smile to the face of the cr will be worth the action try to ignore the just the attitude of the cr and not the individual within take frequent breaks – even if it is just to have a quick cup of tea or coffee and a few deep breaths distance provides objectiveness set your mood at the beginning of each day – this is easier than trying to readjust it later

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Try: It materials #call the center and find out what activities are offered and the routine that is followed during any given day #if possible visit center alone to assess the facilities and the programs offered #bring the possibility of going to the adult day care center into your general conversations with the cr mention some of the things you saw and heard about that the cr might enjoy at the center #drive the cr past the center and point it out to the cr #take the cr to the center for a short time initially and then lengthen the times thereafter perhaps you could have lunch go for a walk and visit the residents and staff #remain at the center with the cr for the first time or two to provide the cr with comfort and security in the new environment #you may want adapting this approach to any new environment the cr is fearful of encountering try

Materials: List of cr’s family members and friends who use social networking sites online

Categories: Emotional Psychological, Social, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Independence, Some Supervision

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Try: # ask the cr to help you make greeting cards #cut the 8in x 11 card stock in half width-wise so you have two pieces that are 8in x 5in #fold each piece in half length-wise to make a card that measures 4.5 x 5 in when folded #ask the cr to look through the magazines and cut out any pictures he or she likes that will fit on the card #ask the cr to decorate the cards further using the stamps ribbons stickers or buttons #ask the cr to write one greeting on each card for example happy birthday or thank you #the cards can be abstract and free-formed or themed for example for a garden theme the cr could use flowers rain sunshine watering cans and so on #let the cr know how much people will love the homemade cards also let the cr know how much you would appreciate sending cards that have a personal touch #this activity can be done either at a table or in bed with a lap table

Materials: White 8in x 11 card stock #6 4in x 6in white envelopes glue stick scissors stickers buttons ribbons markers magazines with pictures ink pads and ink stamps flat work surface

Categories: Emotional Psychological, Social, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Long-Term Memory, So-So L T Memory, Short-Term Memory, So-So S T Memory

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Try: #sometimes despite your best efforts the cr will continue to be lethargic no matter what you try to do #although there is a wealth of

Materials: Recording of the cr’s favorite sports team playing in a big game media player to watch game tailgate food drinks and paper products team tee shirts hats banners etc blankets

Categories: Emotional Psychological, Social, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance

Information: Available on how to deal with this issue you may reach the point where you need to throw out all of the books articles theory and take matters into your own hands #try to think of new creative and unconventional ways to do the same thing or accomplish the same objective look for innovative ways to get the cr engaged in interesting activities #find out what the cr is passionate about and let your imagination run wild with no boundaries or limits #invite other caregivers family members and friends familiar with the cr to brainstorm with you the creative energy that comes out of a group like that can be amazing #do not be upset if your new ideas do not work keep trying until you come up with something that clicks for the cr if you fail be persistent and try again and again don’t give up hope example the cr is die-hard fan of the green bay packers team in the national football league but has lost interest in recent years you go to the video store and rent a video tape of one of the packers super bowl victories from the early 1960s tell the cr that you have two tickets for the super bowl championship game at lambeau field in green bay on the day of the game have a tailgate party in the cr’s living room put on your cheese head hats and packer shirts bundle up blankets and watch the big game on television it’s the next best thing to being there your enthusiasm hopefully will rub off on the cr engage the cr is lively dialog about favorite packer memories players big plays and so on information

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Try: #guide the cr to the rocking chair when he or she appears sad #give the cr the blanket and baby doll #ask the cr to rock and hold the baby #holding a baby doll is often soothing and may bring back good feelings related to holding children in the past the rhythmic rocking can be calming as well

Materials: Rocking chair baby blanket life-like baby doll

Categories: Emotional Psychological, Independence, Some Supervision, Long-Term Memory, So-So L T Memory

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Try: #tell the cr that you need help with a project that you are working on #ask the cr to look over your shoulder while you work on the computer #start out by writing down a list of topics that the cr is interested in for example hobbies movies travel art music history and sports #ask the cr to sit next to you while you search the internet on the topics of interest explain in simple language how this process works #show the cr the results of your internet search on the screen #try to get both video and audio in your internet search to make it more interesting for example if one of the topics of interest is big band music look for clips that show a a favorite band performing #show the cr how fun and easy it is to connect and communicate with family members through email and social networking sites show family pictures have online conversations with the grandchildren etc #if the cr appears interested in learning more about computers offer to help start out slowly and gradually get the cr involved in operating the computer independently #make it easy to get revisit specific websites by bookmarking them or marking them as favorites and show the cr how to easily get to those sites #try getting other family members grandchildren youth organizations and students involved in helping the cr use computers on an ongoing basis the inter-generational interaction may be mutually beneficial

Materials: List of cr’s family members and friends who use social networking sites online

Categories: Emotional Psychological, Social, Independence, Some Supervision

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Try: #keep a set of headphones a music player and charger games puzzles books and a deck of cards in a tote bag when noise gets bothersome help the cr find the quietest spot in the area take the tote bag with you #plug the headphones into the music player and play soothing music or nature sounds if the headphones alone will block out sound the cr may want to wear them and not listen to a recording #ask the cr to choose one of the activities in the tote bag and work on it this may be relaxing and provide a distraction from the noise

Materials: Over-the-ear noise canceling headphones portable music player soothing music or relaxing nature sounds batteries or charger for music player crossword and jigsaw puzzles books deck of cards tote bag

Categories: Emotional Psychological, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Independence, Some Supervision

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