Table of Contents
Title Page and Acknowledgements
Caregiver Needs and Concerns Checklist
Caregiver Needs and Concerns Checklist (CNCC)
Tracking Needs and Concerns During Calls with the Nurse
Bakas Caregiving Outcomes Scale (BCOS) – Life changes as a result of providing care
Bakas Caregiving Outcomes Scale (BCOS) Life Changes
Tracking BCOS Life Changes During Calls with the Nurse
Skill-Building Tip Sheets
SB1 Strengthening Existing Skills
SB2 Screening for Depressive Symptoms and other Emotions
SB3 Maintaining Realistic Schedule and Expectations
SB4 Problem Solving Strategies
SB5 Communicating with Health Professionals
SB6 Stress Management Workbook for Caregivers and Survivors
SB7 Goal Setting: Taking Care of Your Health
Information about Stroke
TS1 The Warning Signs of Another Stroke
TS2 What is a Stroke and What to Expect at Home
TS3 Risk Factors for Another Stroke
TS4 Recommended Lifestyle Changes After Stroke
TS5 The Stroke Survivor’s Medications
TS6 How to Manage Specific Problems the Stroke Survivor May Have
TS7 Which Health Professionals to Call for Advice
TS8 Where to Find Resources
Managing the Survivor’s Emotions and Behaviors
TS9 Dealing with the Stroke Survivor’s Emotions
TS10 Dealing With the Stroke Survivor’s Feelings About Himself or Herself
TS11 Dealing With Difficult Behaviors
TS12 Dealing with the Stroke Survivor’s changed personality
TS13 Dealing with the Stoke Survivor’s Problems with Thinking
TS14 Communicating with the Stroke Survivor
TS15 Love, Affection, and Sexuality Issues
TS16 Keeping the Stroke Survivor Socially Active
Providing physical care
TS17 Helping the Survivor to Eat
TS18 Helping the Stroke Survivor to Take Medications
TS19 Helping the Stroke Survivor to Exercise
TS20 Learning How to Help the Stroke Survivor Walk, Transfer to a Wheelchair, Move About, or Avoid Falls
TS21 Assisting the Stroke Survivor with Bathing, Dressing, or Going to the Bathroom
Providing Instrumental Care
TS22 Learning How to Manage Finances
TS23 Trying to Cover the Cost of the Survivor’s Healthcare
TS24 Legal Healthcare Issues and Social Security
TS25 Going Places with the Stroke Survivor
TS26 Finding Care for the Stroke Survivor While I am Away
TS34 Finding a Nursing Home
TS35 End of Life
Taking Care of Yourself
TS27 Dealing with My Own Emotions While Providing Care
TS28 Dealing with New Responsibilities That I am Not Used To
TS29 Findings the Best Way to Ask Family and friends for Help
TS30 Dealing with Other Things in My Life
TS31 Taking Care of My Own Health
TS32 Keeping My Energy Level Up
TS33 Keeping My Own Social Life Going