Try: Keep activities simple and easier for cr to do and not exert a lot of energy for example a bedside commode can be used instead of cr having to walk to the bathroom

Materials: Bed side commode

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: No energy too tired to walk to bathroom need to conserve energy making tasks easier end of life care

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

Try: Try using a shower stool to help cr save his her energy

Materials: Shower stool

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

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: Fatigue tired bathing can’t stand up for long time low energy end of life care bathing showering bathroom

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

Try: Try sponging off cr in bed

Materials: Bath sponge mild soap or baby bath product towel small tub of warm water

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

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: Fatigue tired bathing can’t stand up for long time low energy end of life care bathing showering bathroom sponge bath

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

Try: Help cr eat by feeding cr

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: Too tired to eat too weak to feed independently feeding

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

Try: Encourage eating by gently offering favorite foods in small amounts

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: Not hungry loss of appetite refuses to eat won’t eat

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

Try: Try serving frequent smaller meals rather than three big ones but don’t force cr to eat

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: Not hungry loss of appetite refuses to eat won’t eat

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

Try: Watch for signs that cr is too hot or too cold for example if cr is too warm he she might repeatedly try to remove a blanket cg can take off the blanket and try putting a cool cloth on his her head

Materials: Cool cloth

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Immobile, Independence, Maximum Supervision, Touch, Poor Touch, Verbal Communication, Poor Verbal Comm, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Unaware

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: Too hot temperature control end of life care removes blanket bed bound

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

Try: Try putting a foam pad under an area like a heel or elbow to raise it off the bed and reduce pressure

Materials: Foam pad

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

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: Bed sores pressure ulcers bed bound skin care end of life care

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

Try: A special mattress or chair cushion might also help relieve pressure

Materials: Special mattress or chair cushion designed to relieve pressure

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

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: Bed sores pressure ulcers bed bound skin care end of life care

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

Try: Keep cr’s skin clean and moisturized

Materials: Wash cloth gentle soap or baby bath product skin moisturizing lotion

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

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: Bed sores pressure ulcers bed bound skin care end of life care

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