Try: Try placing a damp cloth over cr’s closed eyes

Materials: Damp cloth

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

Information: And location of papers in a notebook if papers are in a bank safe deposit box keep copies in a file at home check regularly to see if there there’s anything new to add

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: Dry eyes end of life care dry face skin care skin feels uncomfortable

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Try: Put notes around the house to remind cr to take medicines each day

Materials: Post-it notes black marker

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, 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: And location of papers in a notebook if papers are in a bank safe deposit box keep copies in a file at home check regularly to see if there there’s anything new to add

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: Medication management memory loss forgets to take meds forgets to take pills

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

Try: Try raising the head off the bed

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

Information: And location of papers in a notebook if papers are in a bank safe deposit box keep copies in a file at home check regularly to see if there there’s anything new to add

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: Trouble breathing bed bound can’t breath when lying down

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

Try: Try opening a window

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

Information: And location of papers in a notebook if papers are in a bank safe deposit box keep copies in a file at home check regularly to see if there there’s anything new to add

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: Trouble breathing bed bound can’t breath when lying down

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

Try: Try using a vaporizer

Materials: Vaporizor

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

Information: And location of papers in a notebook if papers are in a bank safe deposit box keep copies in a file at home check regularly to see if there there’s anything new to add

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: Trouble breathing bed bound can’t breath when lying down

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

Try: Try having a fan circulating air in the room

Materials: Fan

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

Information: And location of papers in a notebook if papers are in a bank safe deposit box keep copies in a file at home check regularly to see if there there’s anything new to add

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: Trouble breathing bed bound can’t breath when lying down

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

Try: Load up on high-fiber fruits vegetables and whole grains as cr’s age the whole digestive system is slower so fiber is very important consume fiber-rich foods such as whole grains fruit and vegetables they will help the cr feel more energetic put effort into making food look and taste good if the cr doesn’t enjoy eating like she used to put a little more effort into meals including the flavor preparation and presentation watch out for dehydration because of physical changes older adults are more prone to dehydration so make sure the cr drinks plenty of water make meals a social event it’s more enjoyable to eat with others than alone invite people over to eat with the cr check with a doctor before starting any exercise or diet program find out if any health conditions or medications affect the cr’s diet and exercise find an activity you like and that motivates the cr may want to exercise in a group like in a sport or class or prefer a more individual exercise like swimming start slow if the cr is new to exercise a few minutes a day puts the cr well on the way towards building a healthy habit slowly increase the time and intensity to avoid injury walking is a wonderful way to start exercising exercise doesn’t have to mean strenuous activity or time at the gym in fact walking is one of the best ways to stay fit

Materials: n/a

Categories: Medical Physical, Mobility

Information: n/a

References: Helpguide org

Keywords: Exercise activity work out

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

Try: Remind cr who the visitor is if he she doesn’t seem to know don’t argue if cr is confused respond to the feelings that cr expresses if cr gets upset try to distract cr by talking about something different remember not to take it personally if cr doesn’t recognize the visitor is unkind or gets angry cr is acting out of confusion

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Personal, Social, Cognitive Awareness, 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: 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: Visit visiting got angry doesn’t remember me doesn’t recognize me upset confused angry memory loss cognitive impairment

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Try: Make sure cr wears or has something with him her that tells who he she is such as an id bracelet carry a recent photo of cr when going on vacations

Materials: Id bracelet recent photo of cr

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Social, 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: 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: Vacations travel memory loss wandering wanders off gets lost

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Try: Go with cr to the restroom go into the stall if cr needs help

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Personal, Mobile, 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: Public restroom restaurant dining out eating out toileting in public bathroom

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