Try: Try creating a file that contains items you might need in a crisis situation this crisis management file may include phone numbers for the doctor or psychiatrist a one-page psychiatric and medical history summary a copy of insurance card or policy

Materials: File folder pen and paper

Categories: Sage, Topic, Behavior Challenging, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Unaware, Long-Term Memory, So-So L T Memory, Poor L T Memory, Short-Term Memory, So-So S T Memory, Poor S T Memory

Information: A recent picture and description of cr a current list of medications and past medications if known a copy of the criteria for emergency evaluations and civil commitments in your jurisdiction a doctor psychiatrist or social worker can help you get this information if possible ask cr to sign a medical release form that allows you to see his her medical information

References: a caregiver’s guide to huntington’s disease by huntington’s disease society of america 2011 available at www hdsa org

Keywords: Crisis emergency challenging behavior behavior problems outbursts emotional

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed