Try: If the cr begins to feel faint help him or her lie down or bend forward while sitting and put head between the knees if the cr is unable to sit or lie down help him or her position the head lower than the heart in whatever way possible kneeling etc if you are in a crowded place when the cr feels faint don’t try to walk the cr out of the area instead help the cr bend his or her head down between the knees if possible when the cr begins to feel a little better keep him or her lying down for a few hours with head lowered and or legs and elevated apply a cold compress to the cr cr’s face recovery should happen within five minutes call 911 if the cr remains unconscious for longer than five minutes or if the fainting spells persist

Materials: n/a

Categories: Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: Adapted from information found in the new family medical guide edited by edwin kiester jr

Keywords: Faiting first aid passing out emergency

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

Try: Look for the following signs and symptoms of shock in its various forms mild shock fast pulse pale cold and clammy skin confusion and inability to answer simple questions severe shock barely detectable pulse losing consciousness allergic shock fast pulse warm and flushed skin

Materials: n/a

Categories: Medical Physical

Information: Shock can be fatal and needs to be treated immediately

References: Adapted from information found in the new family medical guide edited by edwin kiester jr

Keywords: Cpr first aid shock

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

Try: Reduce the cr cr’s exposure to airborne allergens by doing the following remove weeds from around the outside of the home and windows keep doors and windows closed during high risk times visit the internet website www weather com to find out when the allergen count is high vacuum air vents and change furnace filters regularly cover pillowcases and mattresses with special dust mite covers

Materials: n/a

Categories: Medical Physical

Information: Encourage the cr with bad allergies to avoid petting animals or having them in the house pet dander carries more allergens than most anything else

References: n/a

Keywords: Allergies allergens dust mites pets

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

Try: #wait for the bleeding to stop and apply a pressure dressing by pressing folded layers of cloth or gauze over the wound #press the dressing with a small amount of pressure and wrap with a bandage

Materials: Gauze clean cloths bandages

Categories: Medical Physical

Information: Do not put regular cotton or cotton balls on the wound do not apply ointments or medicines to deep wounds do not try to clean a deep wound that is bleeding profusely unless medical help will not be there for a long time the wound has been contaminated

References: Adapted from information found in the new family medical guide edited by edwin kiester jr

Keywords: First aid wound care bleeding

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

Try: #call 911 #place the cr flat if he or she is conscious place the cr on his or her side if unconscious #level the cr cr’s head with the rest of his or her body #check to see if the airway is blocked if so remove any foreign matter from the airway #check breathing and circulation if the cr is not breathing properly and or if pulse cannot be felt begin cpr #if the cr is bleeding apply direct pressure immediately

Materials: n/a

Categories: Medical Physical

Information: Shock can be fatal and needs to be treated immediately

References: Adapted from information found in the new family medical guide edited by edwin kiester jr

Keywords: Cpr first aid shock

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

Try: Find out if the cr is dangerously allergic to insect stings find out if the cr has a epinephrine autoinjector the autoinjector is a medical device used to deliver a measured dose or doses of epinephrine also know as adrenaline the autoinjector is most frequently used for the treatment of acute allergic reactions to insect bites food and so on in most countries epinephrine is a prescription drug and therefore obtaining the autoinjector requires a prescription from a doctor however in some jurisdictions autoinjectors are an over-the-counter drug and may be purchased from a pharmacy counter if the cr has an autoinjector you should learn how to use it and what the possible side effects are this will help prepare you for a posssible emergency with a dangerously allergic cr you should carry the autoinjector with you whenever you are with the cr if the cr is not dangerously allergic apply a baking soda paste to the affected area and provide an over-the-counter antihistamine

Materials: Epinephrine autoinjector if the cr has one antihistamine baking soda

Categories: Medical Physical

Information: Insect stings can be prevented by avoiding areas where insects have been seen encourage the cr to wear long pants hats and long shirts if he or she will be walking through such an area encourage the cr to avoid hair sprays colognes and scented cosmetics because they can attract stinging insects

References: n/a

Keywords: First aid insect stings bee stings allergies allergic reaction

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

Try: Put away kitchen appliances and other equipment including knives mixers grills guns lawn mowers power tools because cr may not remember how to use them safely

Materials: n/a

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: n/a

References: Christian care health system no date home safety for people with alzheimer alzheimer’s available at

Keywords: Memory loss kitchen home safety appliances knives mixers grills guns lawn mowers power tools

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

Try: Remove electrical appliances including electric razors or hair dryers from the bathroom to reduce the risk of electrical shock remove non-essential items

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Personal

Information: n/a

References: Christian care health system no date home safety for people with alzheimer alzheimer’s available at

Keywords: Bathroom electricity electric razors hair dryers home safety

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

Try: Apply textured decals on slippery surfaces

Materials: Textured decals

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Personal

Information: n/a

References: Christian care health system no date home safety for people with alzheimer alzheimer’s available at

Keywords: Falls bathroom safety shower bathing home safety

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

Try: Place bells on doors leading to outside

Materials: Bells string or yarn

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Unaware

Information: n/a

References: home safety for people with alzheimer’s by christian care health system available at

Keywords: Wanders wandering home safety home security

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