Try: Herbal teas can help with the following ailments indigestion flatulance stomach cramps agitation insomnia fluid retention

Materials: An assortment of herbal teas hot water teacup or mug

Categories: Maintenance, Medical Physical, Personal

Information: Read all labels to make sure the herbs do not interact with any medication the Care recipient (cr) is currently taking

References: n/a

Keywords: Agitation indigestion insomnia flatulance stomach problems fluid retention

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

Try: Look for the following signs sudden weight gain or weight loss unusual and or pale complexion fainting dizziness frequent nausea or heartburn change in appetite chronic pain and or illness

Materials: n/a

Categories: Maintenance, Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: n/a

Keywords: Diet nutrition weight nausea heartburn pain appetite

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

Try: Before getting into car move the seat as far back as it will go recline the back of the seat if possible place a pillow on the seat to keep hips above knees especially if the seat is low stand with back to the car keep weaker leg straight and that foot slightly forward feel the car touch the back of the other knee hold onto the side of the car and the walker or dashboard lower body slowly onto the seat be careful not to bump head bring legs into the car slide back into the center of the seat lift legs one at a time into the car when doing this move body do not twist

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Maintenance, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance

Information: n/a

References: transfer, wheelchair to toilet by krames staywell 2003 available at

Keywords: Sitting car getting into car

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Try: #allow the cr to help with as much of the bathing as possible to encourage independence #encourage the cr to use the bedpan before the procedure #offer damp warm wash cloths lathered with a small amount of soap #make sure the cr has privacy and that curtains and doors are closed #change the water when it becomes dirty or too cold #make sure that all areas of the body are washed and dried unless advised otherwise by the cr’s doctor including the folds of the skin #after using soap on an area of the body make sure to rinse clean and dry thoroughly follow up with lotion for very dry skin

Materials: Water towels wash cloths soap

Categories: Maintenance, Medical Physical, Personal, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Immobile, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision

Information: n/a

References: Adapted from the complete guide to home nursing by diana hastings rgn rcnt

Keywords: Bathing cleaning cleanliness bed-bath hygiene washing

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

Try: Position wheelchair diagonally about 6 inches away from toilet swing the footrest out of the way lock the brake remove armrest place one hand on wheelchair seat and other on toilet seat redistribute weight on hands when moving across grab bar handle if necessary and sit on the edge of the toilet move wheelchair out of the way and change position some people fold chair or pivot it 90 degrees to the toilet get seated securely on toilet and release the brake

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Maintenance, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Immobile

Information: n/a

References: wheelchair bathroom transfer techniques by 2011 available at

Keywords: Transferring toileting wheelchair

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

Try: Help cr stand up lock the wheelchair make sure cr’s feet are under his body grasp the back of cr’s belt or pants and lift move cr onto the toilet keep cr’s weaker knee between caregiver’s cg legs pivot cr around in front of the toilet always transfer toward the cr’s stronger side gently sit cr down onto the toilet help cr adjust his clothing never pull on the cr’s weaker arm or lift the cr by the armpits

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Maintenance, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Immobile

Information: n/a

References: Transfer, wheelchair to toilet by krames staywell 2003 available at

Keywords: Transferring toileting wheelchair

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

Try: Help the cr begin a diet containing a lot of antioxidants some examples are berries citrus fruits foods rich in beta carotene dark green vegetables tomatoes and peppers encourage the cr to take multivitamins containing vitamin e and other antioxidants if the cr smokes help them develop a plan to quit plan menus with high fiber and low fat encourage the cr to get screened for cancer on a regular basis

Materials: n/a

Categories: Maintenance, Medical Physical, Personal

Information: n/a

References: n/a

Keywords: Cancer cancer prevention diet antioxidants vitamins

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Try: Keep a log of all medications what they are what they’re for and the time they should be taken use a daily dose container if taking multiple medications and vitamins store medication in a cool dry place the medicine cabinet is usually located in the bathroom which can be warm and damp find a better place throw out expired medications over-the-counter drugs and vitamins make sure the cr has a back-up supply

Materials: Medication log pen pencil daily dose containers

Categories: Maintenance, Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: n/a

Keywords: Pills medications vitamins

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

Try: Place non-skid mats and rugs on slippery kitchen floors encourage the cr to wear non-slip socks slippers or shoes when walking on slick floors move often-used items from high cupboards to those within reach keep a sturdy stepping stool handy for hard-to-reach items encourage the cr to use a microwave to cook foods instead of using the stove or oven keep small appliances handy such as electric can openers jar openers and other gadgets to make the kitchen safer and easier on the cr

Materials: Non-skid mats sturdy stepping stools microwave small appliances

Categories: Maintenance, Mobile, Needs Some Assistance

Information: n/a

References: n/a

Keywords: Kitchen safety falling preventing falls

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

Try: Remove throw rugs from the bathroom floor install grab bars and non-skid strips around the bathroom in places the Care recipient (cr) needs them most color code the faucets with red for hot and blue for cold consider installing a soap dispenser in the shower so that the cr doesn’t fall when trying to pick up a slippery bar of soap that has fallen

Materials: Non-skid strips grab bars color coded faucets soap dispenser

Categories: Maintenance, Medical Physical, Needs Some Assistance, Some Supervision

Information: n/a

References: n/a

Keywords: Safety bathroom grab bars

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