A Caregiver's Journal provides information, insight, enlightenment and shared experiences for new caregivers and encouragement for long time caregivers. The focus of this blog is our transition from empty nesters to caregivers for my god-sister, Gladys, a stroke survivor. RSS Subscribe to RSS

Care Givers Checklist

Nichole, Fred and I put together a list of things Fred and I would need to take care of Gladys. After she arrived we found that we had omitted a few things, but they were not crucial. Things that are not on this list are groceries and snacks we would need for a diabetic diet.

Things for the house:

  • Handicap equipped bathroom
  • raised toilet seat with hand rails
  • shower seat
  • levered handles on sink, shower and doors
  • walker
  • wheel chair
  • portable toilet
  • night light or equivalent
  • tv trays for meals

    • Things for health care:

  • doctors
  • list of prescriptions
  • podiatrist for diabetic foot care
  • adult day care center
  • letters from doctor for day care and handicap parking tag

    • Legal things:

  • checking account
  • notify social security of her move
  • notify PA Trust Fund (pension) of her move
  • copies of Power of Attorney papers
  • copies of Living Will
  • Georgia ID card

    • Things for travel:

  • tote bag
  • wet wipes
  • Depends
  • tissues
  • lotion
  • granola bars

    • Things to stay out of trouble:

  • handicap parking tag

    • Things to stay sane:

  • Support group (friends to help)
  • Emergency backup caregivers

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    Posted on : Aug 02 2008
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