Supporting your loved one’s health involves daily planning and advocating for their health care needs. This section includes helpful tools such as caregiver checklists for health appointments, strategies for dealing with a health crisis, and managing medications.
The Home Alone Alliance has developed “How-To” videos and resource guides for family caregivers that address specific medical/nursing tasks. Go to the Family Caregiving How-To Video Series to view the videos and resource guides, many of which are available in both English and Spanish, and are free of charge.
As a caregiver, there are many competing priorities including medical appointments for yourself and your loved ones. This checklist can help you prepare for your own or your loved one's dental and medical visits.