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From "The First 30 Days: Emergency Caregiver's Quick-Start Handbook"
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Essential Checklists
First 48 Hours Emergency Checklist
Hour-by-hour action plan for the critical first two days. Hospital visits, home setup, communication, and establishing basics.
Home Safety Checklist
Room-by-room safety assessment to prevent falls and accidents. Includes bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and general home safety.
30-Day Master Checklist
Week-by-week action plan for the first month. Covers emergency response, organization, financial planning, and self-care.
Medication Management
Master Medication List
Complete list of all current medications with dosages, frequencies, and prescribing doctors. Essential for every medical visit.
Weekly Pill Organizer Schedule
7-day medication schedule to organize your weekly pill box. Tracks morning, noon, evening, and bedtime medications.
Daily Medication Log
Track all medications given each day. Includes checkboxes, times, and notes for side effects or missed doses.
Medical Management
Doctor Contact List
Organized list of all medical providers with phone numbers, addresses, and after-hours contacts.
Appointment Tracker
Track upcoming appointments with questions to ask, notes sections, and follow-up reminders.
Daily Care Log
Comprehensive daily tracking of vitals, medications, meals, activities, and symptoms.
Vital Signs Tracker
Weekly tracking for blood pressure, glucose, weight, temperature, and oxygen levels.
Financial & Legal
Master Document Checklist
Comprehensive list of essential legal, insurance, and financial documents to locate and organize.
Monthly Bill Tracker
Track all bills, due dates, payment methods, and confirmation numbers in one organized spreadsheet.
Income & Expense Worksheet
Calculate monthly cash flow and identify areas to reduce spending. Includes income and expense categories.
Family Coordination
Task Distribution Worksheet
Divide caregiving responsibilities fairly among family members. Prevents burnout and resentment.
Family Meeting Agenda
Structured agenda for productive family meetings. Includes time limits and decision-making framework.
Communication Log
Track all important conversations with doctors, insurance, and family. Prevents misunderstandings.
Emergency Forms
Emergency Medical Info Sheet
Critical one-page form for emergency responders. Post on refrigerator and keep copy in wallet.
Grab-and-Go Emergency Packet
Complete checklist for unexpected ER visits. What to pack and bring for hospital admissions.
Reference Guides
Resource Finder Guide
How to find local help, Area Agency on Aging, Medicare assistance, and financial aid programs.
Quick Reference Guide
When to call 911, common medication side effects, and warning signs to watch for. Post on refrigerator.