Checklists

Checklist for care-receiver:

• All legal and financial matters are in order and available 
• Physical and dental appointments are kept annually or more often if needed
• The home environment is clean, safe and pleasant
• Nutritional needs, exercise, sleep and social activities are maximized to the degree possible
• Personal hygiene and grooming are done daily
• Respite services have been utilized monthly/weekly
• Level of care is reviewed monthly to ensure care-receiver is able to remain in the home

Checklist for the caregiver:

• I am getting out/exercising at least once a week
• I am getting at least seven to nine restful hours of sleep a night
• I talk with or visit up to three friends or relatives weekly
• I keep annual medical and dental appointments
• I am taking only the medications as prescribed to keep up my health
• My legal and financial papers, including wills, are in order and available
• I have checked a new resource regarding care giving each week
• I have read and am aware of the Caregiver's Bill of Rights
• I am eating three balanced meals a day.