For Family Caregivers

As a first step, you can learn about the unique features of this website in our guide How to Get the Most from the Next Step in Care Website.

Guides for All Caregivers

The First Step in Care: Becoming a Family Caregiver

HIPAA: Questions and Answers for Family Caregivers

Your Family Member's Personal Health Record

Medication Management

Medication Management Form

Emergency Room (ER) Visits

Urgent Care Centers

LGBT Caregiving

Advance Directives

Hospice and Palliative Care

Hospital Stay and Discharge Planning Options

Hospital Admission: How to Plan and What to Expect During the Stay

What Do I Need as a Family Caregiver?

Leaving the Hospital and Going Where?

Hospital-to-Home Discharge Guide

Going Home: What You Need to Know

A Brief Guide to Home Care and Home Care: A Family Caregiver's Guide [detailed version]

Planning for Inpatient Rehabilitation (Rehab) Services

Rehabilitation

Admission to Inpatient Rehabilitation (Rehab) Services

Rehab-to-Home Discharge Guide

When Short-Term Rehab Turns into a Long-Term Stay

What Do I Need as a Family Caregiver?

Home Care

A Brief Guide to Home Care and Home Care: A Family Caregiver's Guide [detailed version]

A Family Caregiver's Planner for Care at Home

When Home Care Ends

What Do I Need as a Family Caregiver?