Strategies smart caregivers swear by
There's a lot to keep track of as a caregiver. 4 ways to do it better
- Use apps. There are many apps available that assist caregivers in staying organized. Carely and Caring Village are a few. Find what works best for your needs.
- Schedule regular family meetings. Talk about who can help with what tasks and keep a task list in places everyone can access such as a shared Google file.
- Organize pills in a pill case. Or have a home health agency come in weekly to do this for you.
- Use a dry-erase board to track activities. For some, a board is simpler than an app for keeping things straight.
Community
Did you know that there are local agencies in every community to help you find the services you need?
Use the search feature, then input your zip code to find local help.
Two popular areas of need for caregivers:
- Day by Day
More helpful links:
- Eldercare Locator www.eldercare.gov
- The National Clearinghouse for Long-term Care Information www.longtermcare.gov
- Medicare www.medicare.gov
- Social Security Administration www.socialsecurity.gov
- Veterans Administration www.caregiver.va.gov