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Checklist: List of Basic Functions
My loved one might benefit from help with:
(Please check the responses that apply.)

Category Now Soon Maybe Someday
Eating      
Getting dressed      
Bathing      
Toileting      
Moving about      

The second list describes common tasks, to refine your picture of your loved one's needs.

Checklist: List of Common Tasks
My loved one might benefit from help with:
(Please click on the responses that apply.)

Category Now Soon Maybe Someday
Taking medications      
Preparing food      
House cleaning      
Traveling away from home      
Managing financial matters      
Shopping      
Operating household devices      

 

The next list consists of your own thoughts on your loved one's activities, behavior, and health, which may have a bearing on his or her need for help. Simply write your responses in the indicated locations.

Viewer's Notes:

These are my loved one's favorite activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

These behaviors of my loved one are of concern:

 

 

 

 

 

These are my loved one's health problems:

 

 

 

 

 

 

The last list identifies people in a position to care for your loved one on a personal or professional basis, and ranks their likely effectiveness in doing so:

Checklist: Current Resources
(Please rank each item.)

Category Very Effective Somewhat Effective Not Effective
Family care providers
Spouse      
Adult child or children      
Friend      
Professional care providers
Primary care physician      
Specialist physicians
   Cardiologist      
   Orthopedist      
   Urologist      
   Oncologist      
   Podiatrist      
   Other      
Visiting nurse      
Physical therapist      
Speech therapist      
Occupational therapist      
Minister, priest, rabbi      
Social worker      
Others      
Service organizations
Retirement community      
Assisted living facility      
Long-term care facility