Try: Place the sound leg up one step bring the crutches and affected leg up onto the same step as the sound leg repeat the pattern

Materials: n/a

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

Information: n/a

References: crutches basic guide by sherman oaks medical supplies 2008 available at www shermanoaksmedical com

Keywords: Forearm crutches auxiliary crutches mobility aides crutches walking aides

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

Try: Place the crutches and affected leg down one step bring the sound leg down onto the same step repeat the pattern

Materials: n/a

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

Information: n/a

References: crutches basic guide by sherman oaks medical supplies 2008 available at www shermanoaksmedical com

Keywords: Forearm crutches auxiliary crutches mobility aides crutches walking aides

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

Try: Encourage the cr to try the following to get hydrated drink juice especially prune juice eat gelatin such as jell-o eat or drink soup drink water flavored with a mix such as crystal light instead of plain water it may taste better to the cr especially if it is well chilled and not watered down

Materials: Juices jello powdered drink mix such as crystal lignt or kool aid soup

Categories: Medical Physical

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

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

Try: Try eating some melted ice cream try drinking some decaffeinated coffee and tea try eating liquid cereal such as cream of wheat try eating foods high in fiber dried apricots raisins or prunes; some dry cereals; or soybeans to help ease constipation

Materials: Malted ice cream liquid cereals decaffeinated coffee and tea foods high in fiber

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

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

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

Try: When standing tall with arms at the side adjust the crutch height so that 2 fingers can fit between the armpit and the axilla pad adjust the handle to wrist level so that the elbow is slightly bent when using the crutches

Materials: n/a

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

Information: n/a

References: crutches basic guide by sherman oaks medical supplies 2008 available at www shermanoaksmedical com

Keywords: Forearm crutches adjusting crutches auxiliary crutches mobility aides crutches walking aides

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

Try: Squeeze the top of the crutches between the arms and the rib cage while pressing down on the handles body weight should be taken through the hands not through the armpits

Materials: n/a

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

Information: n/a

References: crutches basic guide by sherman oaks medical supplies 2008 available at www shermanoaksmedical com

Keywords: Forearm crutches auxiliary crutches mobility aides crutches walking aides

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

Try: When standing tall with arms at the side adjust the crutch height so that the handles are level with the wrists while holding the handles adjust the cuffs to a comfortable position just below the elbows

Materials: n/a

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

Information: n/a

References: crutches basic guide by sherman oaks medical supplies 2008 available at www shermanoaksmedical com

Keywords: Forearm crutches auxiliary crutches mobility aides crutches walking aides

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

Try: Clean up clutter remove throw rugs use chairs with arms put grab bars in the bathroom use good lighting make sure cr wears sturdy shoes with good traction

Materials: Chairs with arms grab bars extra lighting sturdy shoes with good traction

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

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: Falls balance carpeting unsteady on feet

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

Try: Signs of dehydration may be dry mouth dizziness hallucinations don’t forget that hallucinations may be caused by another condition rapid heart rate

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

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: Dehydration dehydrated fluid intake dizzy dry mouth dizziness hallucinates rapid heart rate

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

Try: Try to get cr to drink at least 6 glasses of liquid a day

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

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

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