Caregiver's Workbook: Checklists and Worksheets for Family Caregivers

Caregiving is a process, not an event. And it’s never easy. But, the Caregiver's Workbook can simplify the process and help point you in the right direction. The workbook is filled with checklists, worksheets and forms that make your caregiving responsibilities a little more manageable. You’ll find checklists to help you determine how much assistance your loved one needs; forms to help you evaluate nursing facilities, home health workers and other services; and worksheets to help you organize and keep track of your loved one’s important paperwork. As circumstances change, caregivers may find themselves taking on responsibilities in many areas, including arranging for medical treatment, managing medications; paying bills and managing financial affairs; and handling legal, housing, and insurance matters. The sheer number of tasks that caregivers perform can be overwhelming. That’s where this book comes in. Use this book as a workbook. Write in it. Take notes in it. Use it to keep information and to refer to new chapters as you move through the caregiving process. The Caregiver’s Workbook was produced by the founder of the National Caregivers Library. Use this workbook and the free resources available at www.CaregiversLibrary.org help you provide your loved one the best possible care – and to maintain your own sanity.