Family Caregiver – Part 5 – Caring For Disabled Elderly – More Daily Living Tips
You never know when a little suggestion can come in handy. I’m always thinking, I’m sure there’s an easier way to do this. It takes a while to find the right combination, but the end results are worth it.
1. A gooseneck portable floor lamp is easily moved closer to the bed or wheelchair for reading.
2. An adjustable fold-down table is handy for reading as it can be tilted to hold the book or magazine at a comfortable reading angle, and it moves easily over carpeting when it needs to be moved out of the way. It also works well for snacking away from the kitchen table.
3. Setting up daily pills dosages the night before is a time saver when you don’t know how the next morning is going to start out. Divided pill boxes work and are easily taken on trips. I saved the little dosage cups from his trip to the hospital and use them to keep and separate his pills for the day, nesting one inside the other, stacking them in the order to be taken. It’s also easier for helpers, CNAs, if the pills are already dispensed in the dosage to be given at specified times. You will also know if you missed a dosing if the pills are still in the container that should have been emptied two hours ago.
4. Bibs are work savers. Get them long enough and wide enough to do the job. Anchor the bib sides to the cloth … Continue Reading ...