Your First 30 Days as a Caregiver
You will not finish everything in 30 days, and that is fine. The goal is to move from crisis to a plan. This free checklist breaks the first month into four weeks and adds a medicine list worksheet.
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What is inside
- Week 1: understand the situation. Talk with your parent about what matters most, gather doctors, medicines, insurance cards and emergency contacts.
- Week 2: get the paperwork in place.
- Week 3: build the team.
- Week 4: plan ahead and protect yourself.
- Page two is a medicine list worksheet: keep one complete list of every medicine, dose and time.
Is this checklist free?
Yes. Download the two-page PDF and print as many copies as you need.
Where can I find help for my parent?
The checklist suggests calling the Eldercare Locator, 1-800-677-1116, a free public service that points to local help.
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General information, not medical or legal advice. Ask your parent's doctor or an elder law attorney.