Try: Wear loose fitting cotton clothes to reduce skin irritation
Materials: n/a
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical
Information: n/a
References: herpes zoster wareham d w and breuer j 2007 british medical journal jun 9;334 7605 pages 1211-5
Keywords: Itchy skin shingles rash redness of skin blisters skin problems
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Try: Try covering affected area with a wet dressings
Materials: Gauze scissors
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical
Information: n/a
References: herpes zoster by wareham d w and breuer j 2007 british medical journal jun 9;334 7605 pages 1211-5
Keywords: Itchy skin shingles rash redness of skin blisters skin problems
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Try taking a cool bath
Materials: n/a
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical
Information: n/a
References: herpes zoster by wareham d w and breuer j 2007 british medical journal jun 9;334 7605 pages 1211-5
Keywords: Itchy skin shingles rash redness of skin blisters skin problems
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Use stairs instead of the elevator get off the bus a few blocks earlier park at the far end of the parking lot use real chores such as cleaning the house or raking leaves to keep active
Materials: n/a
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical
Information: n/a
References: tips for dealing with shingles available at www treatmentforshingles-info com
Keywords: Exercise overweight bad heart cleaning yard work
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Place stop do not enter or closed signs on doors in strategic areas
Materials: Preprinted signs black marker paper
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Unaware, Long-Term Memory, So-So L T Memory, Poor L T Memory, Short-Term Memory, So-So S T Memory, Poor S T Memory
Information: n/a
References: home safety for people with alzheimer alzheimer’s disease by u s department of health and human services 2010 available at
Keywords: Wanders wandering home safety
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Encourage the cr to implement the following recommendations avoid caffeine from coffee tea soft drinks and chocolate late in the day don’t use alcohol as a sleeping aid it might seem to cause sleepiness but it actually will disrupt sleep satisfy hunger before going to bed have a light snack such as crackers cereal yogurt or warm milk avoid big meals or spicy foods just before bedtime large or spicy meals may lead to indigestion or discomfort try to eat a modest-size dinner at least three hours before bedtime minimize liquid intake before sleep limit fluid intake during the one and a half hours of bedtime
Materials: n/a
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Personal
Information: n/a
References: Adapted from the internet website www helpguide org sleeping well as you age helpful sleep tips for seniors by lawrence robinson gina kemp and robert segal 2011
Keywords: Sleep insomnia sleep disorders can’t sleep caffeine diet alcohol
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: When the cr is lying on his or her side place the pillows between the knees ankles under the arms and behind the back
Materials: Three regular size pillows one body pillow
Categories: Medical Physical, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Immobile
Information: n/a
References: Adapted from the internet website www docstoc com – compassionate community care – best practice caring for the bed bound client 2009
Keywords: Bedbound pressure sores repositiioning
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Change the cr cr’s position frequently to relieve pressure on the back buttocks and hips if possible try raising the head of the bed to assist the cr at meal times when taking medications or with breathing if the cr has good upper body strength try using a bed trapeze so that he or she can use the upper arm strength to help you with repositioning
Materials: n/a
Categories: Medical Physical, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Immobile, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision
Information: n/a
References: Adapted from the www docstoc com internet website best practice cring for the bed bound client 2009
Keywords: Bedbound repositioning pressure sores
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Try using an over the counter tobacco stain remover polish that is made especially for dentures
Materials: Over the counter tobacco stain removing polish
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical
Information: n/a
References: dentures causing bad breath available at
Keywords: Denture stains dentures cleaning dentures bad breath dental problems
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Try using baking soda instead of a denture cleanser
Materials: Baking soda
Categories: Medical Physical, Personal
Information: n/a
References: Adapted from the intenet website dentures causing bad breath by staff writer no date
Keywords: Dentures cleaning dentures bad breath dental problems dental allergy
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed