These Action Plans are designed to assist caregivers in the basic principles of caregiving.
As caregivers begin to assume responsibility for various aspects of their loved one's life, they may struggle with how to address new concerns. Long distance caregiving, finances, legal aspects, housing, and many other concerns mount.
Many caregivers do not know how to begin to address these issues, and waste valuable time researching resources, rights, and responsibilities. We have simplified the process.
These action plans offer education about common caregiving concerns. We help identify what questions to ask, and who to turn to for answers. We hope these action plans can eliminate some mystery and save you valuable time.
Caregiving Guidelines. Basics of what it means to become a caregiver.
Housing Choices. Evaluate what housing options are available, and make the most sense to you and your loved one.
Home Care. When a loved one wants to be at home, how can you provide and supplement care?
Choosing a Care Facility. When home care is no longer an option, choose the care facility that will best serve your loved one.
Financial Caregiving. Learn the basics of managing your loved one's finances.
Paying for Care. Many caregivers and their loved ones experience anxiety of the cost of care. How can you pay for everything your loved one needs?
Legal Aspects. When your level of caregiving responsibility becomes very serious, what are your and your loved one's rights and responsibilities?
Caregiving from a Distance. How can you can when you are separated by miles?
Transportation. Is it still safe to have your loved one behind the wheel? If not, what next?
End of Life Issues. Suggestions for end of life preparation with dignity and grace.
Advocacy. How to represent your loved one's best interests while caregiving.
Care for the Caregiver. Self-care can be easy to neglect in the harried caregiving day-to-day life. Tips for caring for oneself.
Acknowledgments. Resources used to create the action plans. |
