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Checklist: List of Basic Functions |
| Category | Now | Soon | Maybe Someday |
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| 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 |
| Category | Now | Soon | Maybe Someday |
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| 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:
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These behaviors of my loved one are of concern:
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These are my loved one's health problems:
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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 |
| Category | Very Effective | Somewhat Effective | Not Effective |
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| 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 | |||