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The Sanford Center for Aging Guidebook is an instructional manual on how to be a new family caregiver.

Esta guía tiene como intención brindar utilidad a los cuidadores no renumerados. Quizá no incluya todo lo que usted necesita saber, pero sí incluye consejos de profesionales y otros proveedores de cuidado. Esta guía está dividida en secciones, siéntase libre de saltar a la sección que usted o la persona de la cual cuida consideren de valor. Cada sección contiene consejos de proveedores de cuidados locales.

Sanford Center for Aging Caregivers’ Compensation Guide shows how you can get paid while taking care of an aging family member in Nevada.

The Durable Power of Attorney for Finances appoints an individual to manage the finances and property of the person being cared for when they are no longer able to do so themselves. You are able to download this form by clicking the link below. The form can be completed by the caregiver and then needs to be signed with at least two witnesses who know the person who is being cared for or by a notary public.

The Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care appoints someone to ensure that health care wishes are followed. Family members, even a spouse, have no legal right to order health care decisions unless appointed by the individual who is being cared for or by being appointed their Guardian by a court. You are able to download this form by clicking the link below. The form can be completed by the caregiver and then needs to be signed with at least two witnesses who know the person who is being cared for or by a notary public.

The Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care appoints someone to ensure that health care wishes are followed. Family members, even a spouse, have no legal right to order health care decisions unless appointed by the individual who is being cared for or by being appointed their Guardian by a court. You are able to download this form by clicking the link below. The form can be completed by the caregiver and then needs to be signed with at least two witnesses who know the person who is being cared for or by a notary public.

The Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care appoints someone to ensure that health care wishes are followed. Family members, even a spouse, have no legal right to order health care decisions unless appointed by the individual who is being cared for or by being appointed their Guardian by a court. You are able to download this form by clicking the link below. The form can be completed by the caregiver and then needs to be signed with at least two witnesses who know the person who is being cared for or by a notary public.

This downloadable chart will allow you to record a list of all the medications that the person you are caring for is taking. Print out copies of the medication list and bring it with you to any medical appointments. Make sure you update the form if there are any changes to these medications.

Some forms cannot be downloaded on this site and need to be written and reviewed by medical or legal professionals. The information below discusses some of the different forms that you will want to consider having. Click the download button to learn more about POLST forms, Living Wills, Trusts, and Wills.