Caregiver Resources

PA Carekit Printable Resources

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

Printable Worksheets

As caregivers, we need all the help that we can get. Explore these printable worksheets.Communicate with the person you are caring for to gather information and make decisions.

Budget Worksheet

Prepare a balanced monthly budget to track income, expenses, and set money aside for savings.

Care Needs Worksheet

Determine what types of assistance the person you are caring for needs.

Caregiver Coordination Worksheet

Document and divide up the caregiving duties among family and friends.

Caregiver Decisions Worksheet

Work through caregiving challenges to identify solutions and make informed decisions.

Emergency Preparedness Worksheet

Explore the key steps and needs to prepare for all kinds of emergencies.

End-of-Life Planning Worksheet

Reflect on the emotional, spiritual, medical, and practical decisions that the person you are caring for may face at the end of their life.

Funeral Planning Worksheet

Plan for arrangements and considerations before the person you are caring for has died.

Home Health Hiring Worksheet

Collect information about each home health service you’re considering.

Home Safety Worksheet

Identify potential hazards in the home of the person you are caring for. Use it to identify any changes or repairs needed to help keep them safe.

Older Adult Housing Needs Worksheet

Evaluate the best housing option based on their individual needs, preferences, and resources

Important Documents Worksheet

Stay organized and keep track of important and sensitive information.

In-person Visit Worksheet

Document changes in health and wellbeing during in-person visits. In general, look for signs of trouble with or changes in thinking skills, vision, and physical activity.

Long-term Care Worksheet

Facilitate open conversations and thoughtful decision-making as you and the person you care for check long-term care options.

Managing Medications and Supplements Worksheet

Record medication schedules and dosages.

Medical Appointment Worksheet

Use this worksheet to stay organzied for doctor appointments.

Printable Resource Guides

The First Five Steps Resource Guides are designed to help people get started. Regardless of your circumstances, these guides aim to provide essential information, encourage reflection, and offer resources that will help both you and the person you are caring for.