Wondered if it would be helpful for carers to share some of the 'fibs' (sorry, tactics!) we use to coax people into taking meds/food/fluids ....
With my main concern currently to get as much fluid into mum as possible to clear an infection alongside her anti-biotics and doc's advice for mum for no caffeine (bowel spasm) ..no milk or milk based foods (anti-phlegm) ... sudden dramatic change of diet was required ...... how to get her to drink a glass of diluted cordial at best when only tea with lots of milk (or something alcoholic!) would do previously? Answer - crystal glass .... flavoured slightly sparkling water ... looked just like a G&T ....... went down easy!!!!!!
Mum now believes her liquid anti-bios are such a special drink she is only 'allowed' a couple of spoonfuls at a time (well done my son for the inspiration on that one!) .... and so have become a 'treat' and not something to try to avoid .......
I'm constantly learning ... and need to learn quickly again how to get mum through this ...... I am sure many people have lots of tips and creative ways they have overcome resistance .. anyone care to share?
Thanks, Karen, x
With my main concern currently to get as much fluid into mum as possible to clear an infection alongside her anti-biotics and doc's advice for mum for no caffeine (bowel spasm) ..no milk or milk based foods (anti-phlegm) ... sudden dramatic change of diet was required ...... how to get her to drink a glass of diluted cordial at best when only tea with lots of milk (or something alcoholic!) would do previously? Answer - crystal glass .... flavoured slightly sparkling water ... looked just like a G&T ....... went down easy!!!!!!
Mum now believes her liquid anti-bios are such a special drink she is only 'allowed' a couple of spoonfuls at a time (well done my son for the inspiration on that one!) .... and so have become a 'treat' and not something to try to avoid .......
I'm constantly learning ... and need to learn quickly again how to get mum through this ...... I am sure many people have lots of tips and creative ways they have overcome resistance .. anyone care to share?
Thanks, Karen, x