Heart failure or other heart diseases
COPD
Diabetes
Arthritis
Cognitive impairment or dementia
Learn about the condition. Attend appointments of the person being cared for (with their permission), speak to qualified health professionals, or read books from trusted people/groups.
Check-in each day and keep track of changes in behaviour or health. For example, use the COPD Zone Sheet and Symptom Log and Heart Failure Zone Sheet and Daily Weight Log.
Listen and respond to the needs of the person being cared for.
Encourage the person being cared for to engage in advance care planning discussions to link their needs with long-term planning.
Find support or programming for the person being cared for where needed. Find services available in each province by visiting the YourCare+ Resources page.
Prepare for times when you are unable to provide care. Share tasks with others where possible. Use the My Care Plan to get started.