Try: Water safety the cr could drown during a seizure that occurs in water use the buddy system for swimming make sure the cr takes showers instead of baths burn safety if the cr has uncontrolled seizures be very careful around heat or flames the cr should not smoke if the seizures are frequent heights if the seizures are not in control then the cr should not use ladders or be unprotected in high places equipment and power tools the cr should not use dangerous equipment or power tools unless there is constant supervision

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Categories: Medical Physical

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References: Epilepsy com

Keywords: Epilepsy seizure safety

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Try: During the first 24-48 hours place an icepack lightly on the black eye for about 20 minutes of each waking hour do not leave ice on the eye for more than 20 minutes at a time after the first 48 hours changing from ice to heat may improve healing again only about 20 minutes at a time about once an hour watch the eye for swelling or infection if cr cr’s vision is obstructed from swelling or there is drainage or bleeding from the eye call a doctor never put raw meat on a black eye there is a first aid myth that putting steak on a black eye will help it heal faster it will not in fact putting raw meat on a black eye is more likely to cause an infection never put pressure on the eyeball eyes are delicate and pressure can lead to serious permanent injury ice works to decrease swelling but there there’s not really anything that can be done for the discoloration it will eventually fade call 9-1-1 if you see any of the following bleeding from the eyeball do not apply pressure loss of consciousness two black eyes especially if the injury was to a part of the head other than the face confusion loss of vision or blurred vision vertigo dizziness

Materials: Ice pack

Categories: Medical Physical

Information: From the telephone book look under support groups or nicotine anonymous

References: how to treat a black eye by rod brouhard 2012 available at www about com

Keywords: Black eye falls falling fell

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Try: Encourage the cr to try the following alternatives for hydration eat or drink soup or broth eat a gelatin product such as jell-o add a powdered mix such as crystal light or kool aid to the water this may make it taste better expecially if it is well chilled and not watered down

Materials: Soup gellatin product such as jell-o powdered drink mix such as crystal light

Categories: Medical Physical, Good Taste, So-So Taste, Fully Aware, Somewhat Aware

Information: n/a

References: caring for a person with alzheimer’s disease your easy-to-use guide from the national institute on aging by national institute on aging 2011 available at www nia nih gov

Keywords: Constipation bowel movement can’t poop trouble pooping hasn’t pooped lately dehydrated not drinking enough fluids fiber

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Try: Encourage the cr to do the following and provide support as needed ice the sciatic nerve 15-20 minutes of ice every hour for the first few days after sciatic pain can make a significant difference in healing time rest as much as possible stay off of feet and avoid turning and or bending at awkward positions do stretches and exercises for sciatica treatment light slow smooth stretching and strengthening exercises can help lessen sciatica pain drink lots of water and eat healthy lean proteins to speed up the healing of a sciatic nerve do preventative exercises in the future those who get sciatica are often prone to the condition so making sciatica exercises a part of cr’s regular routine can help keep the painful experience away

Materials: Ice cubes or crushed ice towel or zip lock bag

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

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References: how to get sciatica pain reliefby en ehow contributor no date available at www ehow org

Keywords: Sciadic lower back pain sciatica

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Try: Suggest that cr try to find a replacement for the oral fixation that he she has acquired through smoking if cr feels the urge to smoke try chewing gum or holding a straw in his her mouth cr might also try munching on pretzels or hard candy to keep his her mouth busy try keeping a notebook handy to jot down when cravings happen keeping a record of what is going on when cravings appear will help cr to understand why he she has them for example if cr is having cravings after each meal cr will know that eating may be a trigger for his her craving plan activities for the times when cr has the most cravings if cr has more cravings after meals plan to take a walk after each meal do the same for any other situation try to keep busy so smoking isn’t the focus try using a nicotine-replacement product there are patches pills gums and inhalers that can help many people find them effective for controlling urges try keeping a running list of all of the positive results of quitting look at that list each time an urge to smoke occurs include things like health benefits social benefits and financial benefits try joining a support group in the area find

Materials: Chewing gum plastic straw hard candy pretzles notebook and pen

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

Information: From the telephone book look under support groups or nicotine anonymous

References: how to stop the urge to smoke by en ashley kurz no date available at www ehow org

Keywords: Smoking cravings addiction quit smoking

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Try: Before attempting to help cr stand up after a fall make sure he she has not been injured if there are any cuts bruises or painful areas make cr comfortable on the floor while you get help do no attempt to move cr until help arrives getting up from a fall #have cr assume a side-sitting position with his her unaffected side close to a heavy chair or other object that will not move #suggest that cr place his her unaffected forearm on the seat of the chair and have him her lean on his here elbow or hand ask cr to shift his her weight forward onto his her knees and lift his her hips until he she is in a kneeling position #supporting him herself with his her unaffected arm bring unaffected foot forward and place it flat on the floor #pushing with the unaffected arm and leg lift body upwards twist hips toward the chair and sit on the seat

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

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References: hope the stroke recovery guide chapter 4 – movement and exerciseby the national stroke associatin 2010 available at www stroke org

Keywords: Falls fell getting up one-sided paralysus

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Try: Rest knee initially after suffering a knee sprain rest is probably the most important part of treatment try to keep weight off the knee and walk as little as possible ice down knee to help relieve inflammation and pain put ice cubes or crushed ice in a sealable plastic bag wrap the bag in a towel or cloth place the ice pack on knee for 20 minutes four times a day continue treating knee with ice for at least three days compress knee by wrapping it with an elastic bandage wrap the bandage tightly enough to support the knee but not so tight that it cuts off circulation elevate sore knee as much as possible try to keep knee above heart to decrease the blood flow and swelling to the knee lie down on back and place two or three pillows underneath the sprained knee while sleeping apply heat to knee to alleviate stiffness after the first three days though the initial treatment for a sprained knee is ice after a few days cr should switch to a heating pad apply heat for 20 minutes four times per day or as needed for stiffness and pain take ibuprofen motrin advil or nuprin for pain if necessary if knee sprain is severe use crutches to walk to avoid putting weight and pressure on the knee

Materials: Ice cubes or crushed ice zip lock bag towel or cloth elastic bandage 2 or 3 pillows heating pad ibuprofen motrin advil or nuprin crutches

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

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References: how to treat a knee sprainby en ehow contributor 2011 available at www ehow org

Keywords: Knee sprain knee swelling knee pain

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Try: On the very first day of pain apply ice every hour for 15 minutes the next day the duration of treatment is still 15 minutes but instead of applying it every hour cr can now apply it at least 4 to 5 times a day make sure to put a towel on the affected area before applying ice to avoid ice burn you can also put ice cubes in a plastic bag and wrap it up with a towel before placing it on the area suggest that cr pamper him herself with a warm relaxing bath use 6 to 10 drops of essential oils such as lavender sweet rosemary or eucalyptus in a full tub of warm water this therapeutic full body immersion does not only ease the pain but also promotes relaxation and stress relief massage the affected area with a topical menthol rub or essential oils to ease the pain when doing strokes for massage the direction should always be towards the heart and not the other way around try natural mixtures mix two teaspoons of honey with two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar in warm water drink this twice a day to help in alleviating joint pain exercise to ease pain and lose weight low impact aerobic exercises like swimming biking and walking are excellent for joint pain do these exercises 20 to 30 minutes 3 times a week to make it tolerable for the joints split the time into 10 minutes sessions with a break in between until you complete the whole 20 or 30 minutes these activities are also excellent in reducing excess weight which will decrease the extra load on the joints immobilize the painful area with splints or braces; or decrease weight bearing on that area by using devices such as canes or walkers all of these devices are prescribed according to how intense the pain is and also to provide support in the alignment of the affected get a lot of rest and relaxation make sure cr gets enough sleep to restore his her energy and to free his her body from stress, this will promote faster healing of achy joints

Materials: Ice cubes or crushed ice towel zip lock bag essential oils topical menthol rub honey apple cider splints or braces cane or walker

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

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References: how to relieve joint pain by wirnani garner no date available at www ehow org

Keywords: Joints swelling exercise weight loss joint stiffness walking gross motor movement

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Try: Suggest that cr try doing the following exercise every day sit on a firm chair that has been placed against the wall to prevent slipping interlace fingers reach forward with hands with feet slightly apart and hips at the edge of the seat lean forward lifting hips up slightly from the seat slowly return to sitting in a progression of the exercise suggest that cr try to rise to a complete standing position and return to sitting however this should only be done if cr has good good balance and can come to a standing position safely

Materials: Firm chair

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

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References: hope the stroke recovery guide chapter 4 – movement and exerciseby the national stroke associatin 2010 available at www stroke org

Keywords: Sitting standing weak lower body getting up from sitting

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Try: Suggest that cr try doing the following exercise every day stand at arm’s length from the wall knees straight feet planted slightly apart and flat on the floor with equal weight on both feet with the unaffected hand hold affected hand in place against the wall at chest level slowly bend elbows leaning into the wall this places a stretch on the back of the lower legs keep heels on the floor straighten elbows pushing the body away from the wall note if cr’s affected arm is very involved heshe may find this exercise too difficult consult his her doctor and or physical therapist before suggesting this exercise

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

Information: n/a

References: hope the stroke recovery guide chapter 4 – movement and exerciseby the national stroke associatin 2010 available at www stroke org

Keywords: Ankles weak on one side walking moderate paralysis exercise gross motor coordination

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