Collection of Practical Tools by Topics

Tools by Topics

Managing Medicines

• Medication Log (PDF)
• Preventing Medication Mishaps (PDF)
• Get the Facts on Prescription & Over-the-Counter Drugs
• Eight Opioid Safety Principles for Patients and Caregivers * (PDF)

Talking with Your Provider

• Tips for Communicating with Your Veteran's Health Care Team (PDF)
• Making the Most of Healthcare Visits (PDF)
• What to Do When The Veteran You Care For Is Hospitalized  (PDF)
• Crisis Symptom Reporting Guide  (PDF)

Caring for Oneself

Use this guide to monitor your daily signs of stress and to identify actions to help restore feelings of confidence, health, and wellbeing

• Caregiver Workbook Module 1: Caregiver Self-Care (PDF)

Caring for your Finances

Video series to assist caregivers in establishing a budget, building an emergency fund, and getting an estate plan together.

Plan Ahead for Disasters

• Emergency Preparedness (SITE)
• Emergency Preparedness (PDF)

Staying Organized

• Patient File Checklist (PDF)
• Telephone Tips & Techniques for Accessing Resources (PDF)

Moving around Safely - (Video Series)

• Home Alone Alliance – Mobility Video Series *
• Preparing Your Home for Safe Mobility *
• Driving and Dementia (PDF)
• Getting from a Car to a Wheelchair *
• What to do when Someone Falls *
• Using a Walker or Cane and Navigating Stairs *
• Moving from a Walker to Shower or Bed *

Need Help?

Call VA’s Caregiver Support Line (CSL) at 1-855-260-3274 to learn more about the support that is available to you, and for assistance connecting with the Caregiver Support Team/Coordinator, at your local VA Medical Center.

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