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    PA CareKit

    Caregiving Resources

    Tips and resources for organizing your caregiving journey, accessing benefits and support services. 

    Take the "Understanding Your Needs" Quiz

    How do I take better care of the person I'm caring for?

    Financial Planning and Paying for Care

    Addressing questions related to managing money for long-term needs, supports and services.

    Financial Planning and Paying for Care

    Chronic Condition Management

    Learn about the most common chronic illnesses.

    Chronic Condition Management

    Aging in Community Products and Technology

    Types of devices, modifications, and adaptations to assists with aging in the home.

    Aging in Community Products and Technology

    Mature Driver Safety Tips

    While growing older does not necessarily constitute a safety risk, when to stop driving is a decision that should be made by the older driver and the older driver's family. This page contains safety tips and resources for mature drivers.

    Mature Driver Safety Tips

    Communication Tips

    Tips to help communicate with the person you're caring for, doctors and family members.

    Communication Tips

    Caregiving in a Crisis

    Tips on managing a hospital stay and other emergency situations.

    Caregiving in a Crisis

    Caring for Veterans

    Tips and information specific to caring for veterans including accessing benefits.

    Caring for Veterans

    End-of-Life Care

    Find information on starting the conversation, providing care and advanced care for end-of life and resources for after the death of your loved one.

    End-of-Life Care

    Legal Support for Caregivers

    Topics including finances, decision-making, guardianship and other legal resources.

    Legal Support for Caregivers

    Long-term Services and Support Options

    Long-term services and supports provide a range of care to meet an individual’s and family’s evolving needs.

    Long-term Services and Support Options

    Medication Management

    Resources to assist with organizing, administering, and tracking medications.

    Medication Management

    PA CareKit Printable Resources

    Worksheets, checklists and resource guides to help you stay organized in your caregiving role.

    PA CareKit Printable Resources

    Caregiver Video Library

    Explore this collection of videos that provide guidance for different caregiving tasks.

    Browse the Videos

    Pennsylvania Library Directory

    Libraries are a great resource for caregivers. Find public, academic and special libraries, library organizations and more. 

    Library Directory