CDEL/IDPH Power of Planning Online Tool The Power of Planning is an online program that helps you take control of your future and make your power of attorney documents for free. Find it on the ICRN: https://ilbrainhealth.org/living-with-dementia/services/ Guidance and Preparation Dementia is a slow and progressive disease and no two cases are exactly the same. […]
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In some cases, it makes sense for an older parent, relative, or friend to move into your home so you can take care of them. Use this list of questions when thinking about whether this kind of move is the right arrangement for you. Download Worksheet
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This worksheet provides a checklist of important records, documents, and other information to help you determine what needs to be gathered and stored. Download Worksheet
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Use this worksheet to keep track of every prescription drug, over-the-counter medicine, and supplement the older adult is taking. Keep this list handy and share it with all of the person’s other caregivers and health care providers. Download Worksheet
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NIA caregiver worksheets can help you coordinate care and keep track of your caregiving responsibilities and needs. Caregiving comes with many responsibilities that can be helpful to divide up among family and friends. Use this worksheet for identifying and sharing caregiving tasks with others. You can download, print, and copy the worksheets. Download Worksheet
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When a person with Alzheimer’s reaches the later stages of the disease, everyday caregiving may become more challenging. It can become harder for the person to move around, eat well, chew or swallow easily, or they may develop skin problems. However, there are steps you can take to help navigate these changes, including: Find more
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Caregiver Worksheets The caregiver worksheets can help you coordinate care and keep track of your caregiving responsibilities and needs. You can download, print, and copy the worksheets. Worksheet: Coordinating caregiving responsibilities Caregiving comes with many responsibilities that can be helpful to divide up among family and friends. Use this worksheet for identifying and sharing caregiving
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