Module Five: Caregiver Toolkit
Caregiving involves managing information, noticing changes, preparing for unexpected situations, and making decisions that affect someone you love.
This toolkit provides ten practical, printable resources to help family caregivers stay organized and prepared. From emergency planning and medical appointments to tracking changes in behaviour and preserving personal memories, these tools support more informed, compassionate, and person-centred care.
Use the resources that fit your circumstances, revisit them as needs change, and remember that caring for your loved one also means making space for your own well-being.
Caregiver Toolkit
Ten printable resources to help you organize care, prepare for appointments, recognize changing needs, and support your loved one with dignity and compassion.
1. Emergency Caregiver Planning Sheet
Keep emergency contacts, medical details, and important instructions organized.
Download Planning Sheet →2. Doctor's Visit Prep Sheet
Prepare questions, document concerns, and record information from appointments.
Download Doctor's Visit Prep Sheet →3. Monthly Medication Tracker
Record medication schedules, dosages, and observations in one place.
Download Medication Tracker →4. Monthly Symptom Tracker
Monitor symptoms, patterns, and concerns to discuss with healthcare professionals.
Download Symptom Tracker →5. Appointment Log
Keep track of medical visits, consultations, follow-ups, and care appointments.
Download Appointment Log →6. Daily Check-In for Caregivers
Reflect on your emotions, energy, personal boundaries, and self-care needs.
Download Daily Check-In →7. Behavior Change Log for Cognitive Support
Record behavioural changes, possible triggers, responses, and patterns.
Download Behavior Change Log →8. Cognitive Stimulation Log
Track activities that encourage connection, engagement, and enjoyment.
Download Cognitive Stimulation Log →9. Familiar Faces Photo Log
Support connection through photographs, names, relationships, and familiar memories.
Download Familiar Faces Photo Log →10. Life Story Snapshot Sheet
Capture the person's history, routines, cultural identity, preferences, and sources of comfort.
Download Life Story Snapshot →