Try: When caring for a Care recipient (cr) with a terminal illness at home there may be times when the caregiver needs assistance from other medical professionals a caregiver should contact health care professionals if the cr is in pain that is not relieved by the prescribed dose of pain medication shows discomfort such as grimacing or moaning has trouble breathing and seems upset is unable to urinate or empty the bowels has fallen seems depressed or talks about committing suicide has difficulty swallowing medication or refused to take medication in addition the caregiver should call in help anytime he or she is overwhelmed by caring for the cr too upset or afraid to be with the cr or does not know how to handle a situation information references adapted from www agingcare com

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