Try: Have the cr squeeze a rubber ball several times a day to strengthen his hands
Materials: Rubber ball
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical
Information: n/a
References: Adapted from fine tuning tips for improving fine motor skills stroke connection magazine september october 2003 available at
Keywords: Fine motor skills weak hands hands fingers
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Have the cr do some range-of-motion exercises each day ask the cr to raise his right arm up and down with his left hand or with the help of the caregiver perform this exercise with both arms each day
Materials: n/a
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical
Information: n/a
References: Adapted from fine tuning tips for improving fine motor skills stroke connection magazine september october 2003 available at
Keywords: Fine motor skills arms
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Make a list of what medical advice and orders are not being followed go through the list with the cr and ask questions about each issue if the medical advice and orders seem too complicated for the cr discuss ways to simplify them make sure you go over this with the cr’s physician
Materials: Notebook pen pencil
Categories: Medical Physical
Information: n/a
References: n/a
Keywords: Physician physician’s orders prescriptions recommendations adherence compliance
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Rub the cr’s neck and back treat the cr to a massage
Materials: n/a
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical
Information: n/a
References: treating your own headaches by jon glass reviewer 2009 available at
Keywords: Headaches neck strain back strain
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Apply gentle steady rotating pressure to the painful area of the cr’s head with your index finger and or thumb maintain pressure for seven to 15 seconds then release repeat as needed
Materials: n/a
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical
Information: n/a
References: treating your own headaches by jon glass reviewer 2009 available at
Keywords: Headaches
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Have the cr rest sit or lie quietly in a low-lit room have the cr close his eyes and try to release the tension in his back neck and shoulders
Materials: n/a
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical
Information: n/a
References: treating your own headaches by jon glass reviewer 2009 available at
Keywords: Headaches neck strain back strain shoulder strain
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: If cr wears glasses make sure his glasses are adequate if the cr gets headaches while foing close up work like reading or sewing he she may want to get glasses so he can see better try applying an ice pack to the painful area of the cr’s head try placing it on the cr’s forehead temples or on the back of the cr’s neck
Materials: Ice pack
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical
Information: n/a
References: Adapted from treating your own headaches 2009 available at
Keywords: Headaches
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Take a warm bath or shower take a nap take a walk
Materials: n/a
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical
Information: n/a
References: treating your own headaches by jon glass reviewer 2009 available at
Keywords: Headaches
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Eat oranges and grapes each day to relieve indigestion
Materials: Oranges grapes
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical
Information: n/a
References: Adapted from home remedy for indigestion available at
Keywords: Indigestion heart burn digestion
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Mix 2 to 3 drops of mint essence in a glass of water drink this every 3 to 4 hours to relieve indigestion
Materials: Mint essence
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical
Information: n/a
References: Adapted from home remedy for indigestion available at
Keywords: Indigestion heart burn digestion
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed