A Caregivers Planner

Caregiving is a major feat to be accomplished by no ordinary human being. It's a nonstop emotional roller coaster full of twists, turns, hills and valleys. Did I mention there is no seat belt? That's right, hold on to your sanity and dear life as you prepare for the ride of a lifetime. Fear not selfless person. A tool exists which can assist you in caring for another. Born out of fire this compact planner can relieve some pressures of caregiving by being a single source of information, organization and catharsis. This planner includes sections for: Journaling Full Year Blank Calendar Appointments Contacts Online Accounts Prescriptions Medicine Schedule Meal Planning Budget Also included are sections for the caregiver: Appointments Contacts Online Accounts Prescriptions Budget Word Searches Gratitude Journaling

Family caregiving affects millions of Americans every day, in all walks of life. At least 17.7 million individuals in the United States are caregivers of an older adult with a health or functional limitation. The nation's family caregivers provide the lion's share of long-term care for our older adult population. They are also central to older adults' access to and receipt of health care and community-based social services. Yet the need to recognize and support caregivers is among the least appreciated challenges facing the aging U.S. population. Families Caring for an Aging America examines the prevalence and nature of family caregiving of older adults and the available evidence on the effectiveness of programs, supports, and other interventions designed to support family caregivers. This report also assesses and recommends policies to address the needs of family caregivers and to minimize the barriers that they encounter in trying to meet the needs of older adults.

Trusted for more than three decades by family caregivers and professionals alike, this comprehensive and reassuring caregiving guide offers the crucial information you need to look after your elders and plan for the future. “The most complete resource between two covers.”—Woman’s Day Being a caregiver for aging parents, close friends and family, and other elders in your life is an overwhelming experience, whether you are one who has stepped into this role without warning or one who is also contemplating their own care plan. Now in its fourth edition, The Complete Eldercare Planner will help you navigate today’s complex caregiving landscape while addressing your unique needs. Each chapter of this essential how-to guide shares easy-to-use action plans that will help you find your footing, indispensable checklists and worksheets to record important information, and a fully updated directory of low-cost and free resources. You’ll learn how to: • Communicate with your elders and earn their trust • Find help during care-worker shortages • Manage caregiving from a distance • Protect your finances while paying for long-term care • Deal with the emotions that come with caregiving • Look for warning signs of dementia • Ask the right questions in an eldercare emergency With practical solutions that you can implement right away, The Complete Eldercare Planner will give caregiving strategies that help you move forward with confidence, make informed decisions, and feel prepared for any challenges.

"Nurses play a vital role in improving the safety and quality of patient car -- not only in the hospital or ambulatory treatment facility, but also of community-based care and the care performed by family members. Nurses need know what proven techniques and interventions they can use to enhance patient outcomes. To address this need, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), with additional funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, has prepared this comprehensive, 1,400-page, handbook for nurses on patient safety and quality -- Patient Safety and Quality: An Evidence-Based Handbook for Nurses. (AHRQ Publication No. 08-0043)." - online AHRQ blurb, http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/nurseshdbk/

No Matter What, Planner for Caregivers is perfect for anyone in any caregiving situation. This planner will equip you with monitoring, tracking, measuring, documentation, and applicable tools to apply and use for accountability and support for the person you are caring for. It's designed to keep all your medical and important information in one place. This Planner for Caregivers Includes monthly templates for Our Personal Story, Notes to Self, Provider Information, Thankful/grateful/blessed lists, Insurance Information, Spending Log, Medication List/History, Current Info, Support Systems, Journaling Pages, Priorities, Birthdays, Goals, Don't forget, Monthly, Calendar, Mood/Symptom Tracker, Weekly To-Do List, Health and Wellness Tracker, Current Specialists, Post Therapy Notes, Weekly Meal Planning, How are things going scoring, National Resources

Caregiver's Planner An undated diary planner (starts anytime of the year!) for organizing your time, appointments, meetings, recording thoughts and reflecting on your work. 8 x 10 Inches Glossy cover Perfect for Carers, Caregivers and Care Assistants.

A complete, step-by-step guide offering problem-solving and coping skills applicable to every caregiver’s unique circumstances. Drawing from over twenty-five years of experience, Levy provides caregivers with a model for effective planning and problem-solving, focusing on the nonclinical aspects of caregiving, which are often neglected by medical professionals: Caring for young and old victims of disability, illness, and chronic disorders Finding ways to make our healthcare system work Assembling core information about a loved one's life Developing a realistic view of how much care a loved one needs today and may need tomorrow, and understanding that continuum of care Locating resources that can make a difference in making sure a loved one's care-needs are met Finding a good family caregiver support group Overcoming the roadblocks the caregiver's feelings of distress and failure can create Taking a practical approach to that overused phrase "Take care of yourself." David Levy, JD is a gerontologist and a recognized family caregiver expert. Levy holds a Doctor of Jurisprudence and is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator in family caregiving and a certified Family Conflict Dynamics Profiler. He facilitates weekly family caregiver support groups and counsels family caregivers, both pro bono and privately.