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Caregiver Resources
Check Out the New Resources Added to the ICRN Webpage
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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Worksheet: Things to Consider Before Moving an Older Adult Into Your Home
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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Caregiver Worksheet: Important Documents and Paperwork
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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Caregiver Worksheet: Managing Medications and Supplements
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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Downloadable Worksheet to Help You Keep Track of Caregiving Responsibilities
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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Tips to Support Healthy Aging in Older Family Members
You may worry about an older family member as they age. Aging increases the risk of many chronic diseases, but adopting and maintaining a few key behaviors can help older adults live longer and healthier lives. It’s never too late to start! Use these tips to promote healthy habits: Find more healthy aging tips to support
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