Organizing Information

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Organization makes life simpler and less stressful. By collecting and centralizing important care recipient information, you, the recipient, and the people in your support network will be well-prepared and can save valuable time whenever this information is required. The types of information to be collected include individual and family data, medical information, financial and banking information, personal property details, legal and estate information, and funeral arrangements.

The following are examples of organizational sheets that are helpful at this stage of the caregiving process.

Personal Information Form (Click to view larger image of information form.)
Document Inventory (personal) (click to view larger image of information form.)

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