Your care needs checklist

Will anyone else in the family or on my care team want to be involved in this decision? If so, who?

How much time will I have to manage on-going care?

What’s my approximate monthly budget for care? Does the care recipient have long-term care insurance?

How soon do I need to set up care?

Do I need someone at a regularly-scheduled time or on a flexible schedule?

Do I need a caregiver who speaks a language other than English? Which language?

Do I need a caregiver with a car? If so, will I have to pay for mileage and gas or just time?

Do I need someone who can safely lift a certain amount of weight? How much?

Are there any special instructions I want to discuss?

What kind of care do I need help with?

Personal care such as bathing, toileting, hair care, nail care, shaving or dressing
Exercise (doctor prescribed)
Walking
Mobility to guard against falls
Memory care for dementia
Grocery shopping
Meal planning and cooking
Feeding or help eating
Staying hydrated
Wellness check in
Companionship
Transportation to social events and appointments
Housekeeping – changing bedding, tidying, doing laundry
Organization and projects such as cleaning out drawers, organizing photos, changing light bulbs, etc.
Medication reminders
Prescription drop off and pick up
Support post-surgery or other acute medical episode
Supplemental care in Assisted Living or other medical facility

Any other activities the care recipient needs help with or wants company during?

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