Tools

SELFHELP check lists for assessing, organizing and managing your senior care needs.

Emergency Contacts – Keep a current list of emergency contacts. Post it near your and your loved ones’ phones. Carry a copy with you, as well.

Financial Information – It is important to have you and your loved ones’ financial information organized in one place.

Functional Assessment – This handy checklist allows you to periodically review and record how well your elderly loved one manages. It will serve as a baseline reference if there are changes in behavior or habits.

Home Safety – Assess you elderly loved ones’ home environment for safety and security.

Insurance information – Keep all your and your loved ones’ insurance information organized.

Legal & Other Professional Contacts – Have all non-medical contacts organized and handy.

Medical Contacts – Keep medical contacts current and within reach.

Medical History – Maintain a complete, up-to-date, detailed medical history in order to save time and avoid mistakes in the event of a medical emergency or hospitalization.

Medical Summary – Have a medical summary on hand easing any stress related to doctor visits and meetings with other healthcare professionals.

Medication Summary – It is critical to have an up-to-date medication summary for anyone on a drug regimen.

Needs Assessment  – This checklist will give you a good sense of your loved ones’ needs and a point of reference if there are changes in behavior or habits.