Try: Change in level of consciousness or alertness such as passing out or unresponsiveness change in mental status or sudden behavior change such as confusion delirium lethargy hallucinations or delusions slurred speech or inability to speak high fever high-pitched shrill cries in an infant or small child paralysis or inability to move a body part poor feeding unusual sleepiness or irritability in a child or infant seizure stiff or rigid neck sudden change in vision loss of vision or eye pain trauma to the head

Materials: n/a

Categories: Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: Www localhealth com

Keywords: Concentration focus

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

Try: Concentrate on one thing at a time focus on one thing give it your complete undivided attention get it done and then move on to the next one trying to do more than one thing at the same time will make you feel distracted and affect your efficiency and productivity if you have a number of tasks to do make a to-do list assign a time limit to each task start with the first task finish it off and move on to the next one prepare to concentrate and minimize concentration problems before you get started with a task make a list of all the tools or things you require to get it done make sure you have everything with you and start your work follow the ‘five more’ rule whenever you feel distracted frustrated or bored tell yourself that you will continue to do whatever you are doing for just five more times if you are reading a book read five more passages if you are writing write five more lines if you are exercising do five more repetitions learn to use affirmations to eliminate concentration problems affirmations are positive statements that can help you condition your subconscious mind for example if you want to improve your ability to focus on things you can tell yourself ‘i will concentrate’ or ‘i can focus’ repeatedly you should repeat it over and over again until the point they stop being mere words and become strong beliefs create a work-only spot to improve concentration the human brain loves routine choose a quiet place to work and use it only for productive activities it is one of the most effective ways to avoid concentration problems minimize distractions & eliminate concentration problems turn off the tv and the radio close the windows and pull the curtains and put your cell phone on silent or vibrate mode

Materials: n/a

Categories: Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: Memoryandconcentration com

Keywords: Concentration focus memory

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

Try: Avoid high bed frames choose a low padded bed frame or place the mattress on the floor move bedroom tables and lamps away from the bed side rails on the bed may help or may be a dangerous obstacle if you install a rail cover it with at least two inches of foam padding keep bedding lightweight and loose

Materials: Two inches of foam padding

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

Information: n/a

References: a caregiver’s guide to huntington’s disease by huntington’s disease society of america 2011 available at www hdsa org

Keywords: Falls out of bed bed bedroom falls falling trouble sensing edge of mattress gross motor coordination movement disorder trouble controlling movement

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

Try: Suggest that cr try using the touch-turn-sit technique below are the steps you can suggest to cr touch the chair for stability turn slowly to maintain balance touch the chair with the other hand guide yourself and sit down

Materials: n/a

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

Information: n/a

References: a caregiver’s guide to huntington’s disease by huntington’s disease society of america 2011 available at www hdsa org

Keywords: Sitting down sit in chair balance problems unstable on feet gross motor coordination movement disorder trouble controlling movement

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

Try: Suggest that cr try using the hands-on-knees standing technique below are the steps you can suggest that cr try #place your hands on your knees # bring your weight forward and bend slightly at the waist # place your feet under the chair # push up to a standing position

Materials: n/a

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

Information: n/a

References: a caregiver’s guide to huntington’s disease by huntington’s disease society of america 2011 available at www hdsa org

Keywords: Trouble standing up balance problems unstable on feet gross motor coordination movement disorder trouble controlling movement

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

Try: Suggest that cr observe his her own cognitive abilities and functions if cr notices that he she is more frequently forgetting how a simple thing needs to be done then he she may be declining cognitively cognitive abilities include remembering something as simple as how to talk write or even walk having frequent short term memory loss when cr was not like that before is also a sign of cognitive decline ask cr if he she notices that he she is not able to concentrate on the tasks that he she is doing or if he she is having a hard time remembering how he she used to do something easily or something that he she does daily but can not remember how to do it now suggest that cr try to observe how he she does things a person with cognitive issues can even forget how to do something even as simple as walking ask cr if he she tends to forget what the names of his her relatives are what things are called or how they got to that place if cr is experiencing these signs he she may be experiencing cognitive decline if cr feels that he she has memory problems suggest that you go with him her on outings just in case cr forgets something or gets lost disoriented you might also suggest that cr carry his her cell phone and write down your number if you or someone else can’t go out with him her

Materials: Paper pen

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Cognitive Awareness, Fully Aware, Somewhat Aware, 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: how to identify dementia by katherine watson no date available at www howtodothings com

Keywords: Memory loss cognitive impairment forgets forgetfulness forgetting can’t remember recall

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

Try: Encourage cr exercise a lot one of the main causes of joint pain is not regularly exercising suggest that cr start by gently stretching his her arms neck hands legs and feet suggest that cr try applying a hot compress put this on the joint that is inflamed lie down and relax inhale deeply and slowly exhale through the mouth feel the whole body start to loosen up a bit from the toes to the head suggest that cr continue doing this until he she feels no pain at all just make sure that the hot compress is always warm enough to free cr’s tight joints and muscles suggest that cr have a massage

Materials: n/a

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

Information: n/a

References: how to stop arthritis pain by quentin patterson no date available at www howtodothings com

Keywords: Joint pain inflamed joints exercise gross motor coordination

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

Try: Suggest that cr try eating a diet rich in antioxidants the more antioxidants in the brain and body the better its chances of fighting of cell damage powerful antioxidants are vitamins a c e are found in citrus fruits and purple colored fruits such as blueberries cranberries and grapes not only will it help cr’s brain but antioxidants have been proven to help reverse cell damage due to aging so it will be good for cr’s skin as well suggest that cr load up on b-complex b-complex vitamins help make red blood cells that are responsible for carrying oxygen to the brain excellent sources include spinach broccoli strawberries legumes and other soybeans suggest that cr eat fish for omega-3 fatty acids omega-3 fatty acid is a good type of fat it is found in cold water fish especially salmon it is also found in nuts such as walnuts as well as flaxseed avocados also contain high levels of good fats suggest that cr stop eating so much highly refined processed foods white sugar white flour salt and fat is not only detrimental to cr’s weight it can also cause loss of vitality of cr’s brain function encourage cr to eat foods in its most natural form so he she gets the optimum levels of vitamins and minerals such as potassium magnesium iron and calcium suggest that cr take the proper supplements gingko biloba is a herbal supplement that can improve memory it can be taken in capsule form to improve short-term memory function cr will also feel more alert encourage cr to stay properly hydrated part of a good diet is ensuring that cr drink around six to eight glasses of water a day when cr is dehydrated the way the body eliminates toxins and carries oxygen throughout the body is impaired this will make cr feel lethargic confused and his her other cognitive brain function is affected encourage cr to avoid alcohol nothing impairs brain function more quickly than consuming alcohol make sure cr gets adequate sleep lack of sleep has been shown to significantly affect brain function encourage cr to get proper exercise and exercise his her brain with the proper stimulus try playing cards or an activity that challenges the brain like putting together a complex jigsaw puzzle or putting together a model car or airplane you can also do an internet search for other activities by typing brain games in the internet search box

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Long-Term Memory, So-So L T Memory, Short-Term Memory, So-So S T Memory

Information: n/a

References: how to improve memory loss with diet by olivia cooper no date available at www howtodothings com

Keywords: Memory brain function diet brain games vitamins supplements cognitive memory loss improving memory

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

Try: Suggest that cr consider location residents can socialize in nursing homes with fellow residents they are also allowed to communicate with relatives but nothing beats frequent visits from friends and family so when choosing suggest that cr consider the most accessible nursing home so he she will be allowed to visit his her family and friends as frequently as possible suggest that cr consider ambience the more comfortable cr is the happier he she can be in the home that’s more peace of mind for you too suggest that cr consider staff residents in nursing homes have special needs so obviously the staff should be respectful approachable and have an overall positive attitude toward everyone suggest that cr consider activities an ideal nursing home should have weekly or monthly activities to where the residents are encouraged to actively participate lack of fun things to do will only bore cr suggest that cr consider religion does the nursing home practice freedom of religion if so there should be a place where residents of a minor religion can worship if cr is still searching for some options you might want to suggest that he she try talking to staff at local hospitals social workers local medical societies and the department of health a minister rabbi friends and do some research on healthcare websites

Materials: Pen and paper

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Much Assistance, Immobile, Independence, Maximum Supervision, 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: how to evaluate a nursing home by katherine watson no date available at www howtodothings com

Keywords: Nursing homes senior housing memory care

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

Try: Suggest that cr try walking around his her neighborhood for a few minutes every morning cr could also try walking around his her home if the weather’s bad walking also serves as warm-up before doing knee exercises suggest that cr try doing lunges instruct cr to stand with feet together straighten back and place hands on hips make a big step forward then bend both knees so the front shin aligns with the ankle the back knee must be near the floor instruct cr to gradually bring him herself back to standing posture by pushing up his her front foot avoid moving throughout the knee exercise repeat the exercise with the other leg suggest that cr try doing exercises to strengthen his her hamstrings instruct cr to sit or lie with knees bent about 10 degrees pull heel into ground then tighten muscles behind thighs hold posture for 7 to 15 seconds then relax repeat the hamstring stretch for 10 times on both knees suggest that cr begin gradually and add repetitions in every exercise set if he she is already making progress suggest that cr try doing exercises to strengthen his hrr quadriceps instruct cr to stand a distance from a wall ask cr to position his her left hand on wall for support then instruct cr to grasp the crown of his her left foot with his her right hand instruct cr to pull his her heel towards him herself instruct cr to hold the posture for about 15 to 20 seconds then repeat the quadriceps stretch with his her other leg encourage cr to perform any knee exercises for 2 to 3 times if he she is just beginning as cr’s thighs become stronger suggest that he she add weights to his her ankles to boost his her resistance suggest that cr wear sturdy and comfortable shoes to help with balance because stability is vital in performing knee exercises remind cr to not hold breath as he she performs muscle tightening exercises remind cr to avoid directly kneeling when he she is gardening or doing household chores suggest that cr use padded kneepads and a low stool when he she is working around the house make sure that cr doesn’t exercise to the point that he she feels pain encourage cr to be dedicated in his her exercise program so his her knees will become much stronger suggest that cr ask assistance from his her family members if he she is just beginning

Materials: Stirdy comfortable shoes padded kneepads low stool

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

Information: n/a

References: how to do knee exercises for seniors by russell brooks no date available at www howtodothings com

Keywords: Knee pain balance gross motor coordination knee stability leg muscles

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