Try: Talk to cr about his wants and needs make a list of these wants and needs review cr’s wants and needs and make a list of what is required ask each member of the family how they’d be willing to help determine who, family members friends neighbors, can handle various responsibilities stay in touch regularly to make sure everyone is still doing their part or if something needs to be reassigned

Materials: Pen and paper

Categories: Sage, Topic, Caregiver Needs&Support, Communication, Financial, Legal, Maintenance, Medical Physical, Personal

Information: n/a

References: let’s talk a guide to navigating difficult discussions by homewatch care givers available at www homewatchcaregivers com

Keywords: Future driving transportation housing

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

Try: Some hospitals offer educational programs and support groups for people who have diabetes in some areas the american diabetes association sponsors similar activities dial 1-800-diabetes 342-2383 and ask them what they offer and where programs are held ask a health care provider to put cr in touch with other people who have diabetes try the internet for a virtual support group the ada website www diabetes org is a good place to start be aware that what other people say on the internet ranges from brilliant to bunk so be sure to check out anything seen online with someone trustworthy before giving it a shot

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Caregiver Needs&Support, Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: Schade d s and associates 1999 101 tips for staying healthy 2nd edition university of new mexico american diabetes association www diabetes org

Keywords: Blood sugar blood glucose support groups

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

Try: Have a meal or stay overnight to help iget a more realistic picture of life in a facility

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Caregiver Needs&Support, Maintenance, Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: facility home care checklists available at www carepathways com

Keywords: Nursing home assisted living checklist evaluate housing

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

Try: Find out about the nursing homes in the cr’s area compare the quality of the nursing homes under consideration visit the nursing homes that seem to be good choices go on the internet and get a nursing home checklist take checklist along when visiting different nursing homes use the checklist to evaluate quality and then make the choice that best fits the cr’s needs and wants

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Caregiver Needs&Support, Maintenance, Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: n/a

Keywords: Nursing home housing moving

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

Try: Advertise for a cg at popular places such as churches synagogues senior centers independent living centers and local college career centers especially those which have nursing or social work programs listings for these places can be found in the phone book

Materials: Phone book

Categories: Sage, Topic, Caregiver Needs&Support

Information: n/a

References: Home care services for seniors by joanna saisan amara rose and monika white 2010 available at www helpguide org

Keywords: Caregiver home care home help phone book

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

Try: Try contacting the cr’s state department on aging for assistance

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Caregiver Needs&Support

Information: n/a

References: Home care services for seniors by joanna saisan amara rose and monika white 2010 available at www helpguide org

Keywords: Caregiver home care home help department on aging

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

Try: Use a nursing home or assisted living facility checklist available on the internet type in the words nursing home or assisted living facility checklist in the search box

Materials: Internet access pen and paper nursing home or assisted living facility checklist

Categories: Sage, Topic, Caregiver Needs&Support, Maintenance, Medical Physical

Information: facility home care checklists available at www carepathways com

References: n/a

Keywords: Nursing home assisted living checklist evaluate housing

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

Try: Talk to current residents at the facilities visit the facilities at different times of the day

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Caregiver Needs&Support, Maintenance, Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: facility home care checklists available at www carepathways com

Keywords: Nursing home assisted living checklist evaluate housing

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

Try: Try to get a personal recommendation from a trusted relative or friend

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Caregiver Needs&Support

Information: n/a

References: Home care services for seniors joanna saisan amara rose and monika white 2010 available at www helpguide org

Keywords: Caregiver home care home help

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

Try: Be specific about what the cg wants have an idea beforehand about which tasks the cg would like to be relieved of rather than just a general appeal for help perhaps the cg would like someone to take over the driving to physical therapy appointments or give a hand with grocery shopping or meal preparation

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Caregiver Needs&Support

Information: n/a

References: getting your siblings to help with caregiving by linda hepler 2008 available at www dlife com

Keywords: Caregiving help family siblings sister brother sharing responsibility respite burnout

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