Caregiver
Caregiver-centered modules and tools for routines, communication, safety, and burnout prevention.
20 modules · 3 tools · 65 courses
Courses
Accommodation request message — copy/paste email and meeting script (Advanced)
Advanced course providing ready-to-use templates for requesting accommodations, scheduling an interactive process meeting, and confirming agreements in writing
After-visit summary workflow — capture decisions, meds changes, and tasks (Advanced)
Advanced caregiver workflow to capture what happened after every appointment: decision log, medication reconciliation, task list, and sending a confirmation message to the team
Care conferences — how to get everyone on the same page (Advanced)
Advanced caregiver course on running a care conference: who to invite, agenda, decision log, and getting written follow-up from clinics and facilities
Care coordination from a distance — records, referrals, and specialist access (Advanced)
Advanced course: manage stroke care when specialists are far away—build a portable records packet, referral checklist, and communication workflow across clinics
Care-team communication rules — what belongs in portal vs phone vs ER (Advanced)
Advanced caregiver course clarifying how to choose the right channel: portal message, nurse line, urgent care/ER; includes message templates and red flags
Caregiver burnout — workload redesign, boundary scripts, and crisis plan (Advanced)
Advanced caregiver course: map workload, redesign the week, boundary scripts, respite planning, and a crisis plan for unsafe moments
Caregiver burnout screening — warning signs, simple self-tests, and when to get help (Advanced)
Advanced caregiver course: identify burnout early with a simple self-check, normalize getting help, and create a weekly relief plan to prevent crisis and protect the relationship
Caregiver communication with doctors — scripts, role clarity, and getting answers efficiently (Advanced)
Advanced caregiver course: how to communicate with multiple specialists, define caregiver role, ask high-yield questions, and get written next steps without conflict
Caregiver conflict — decision-making, family meetings, and scripts (Advanced)
Advanced caregiver course for family conflict: meeting agenda, roles, decision rules, scripts, and documentation so care doesn’t fall apart
Caregiver coordination — appointments, meds, and the one-page care snapshot
A practical caregiver course for coordinating follow-ups: one shared meds list, visit workflow, escalation rules, and a one-page care snapshot
Caregiver documentation system — binders, digital folders, and naming rules (Advanced)
Advanced caregiver course: set up a binder and/or digital folder structure, naming rules, and a weekly reset so anyone can find key docs fast
Caregiver essentials (Intro)
A practical starter course for caregivers: keeping the person safe at home, avoiding common complications (falls, swallowing risk), building routines, and protecting caregiver wellbeing
Caregiver handoff — shift notes, meds, and safety checklist (Advanced)
Advanced caregiver handoff system: shift note template, meds checklist, safety risks, and escalation plan so multiple helpers can coordinate safely
Caregiver meal prep system — swallow-safe, low-salt, and fatigue-friendly (Advanced)
Advanced caregiver course for meals: swallow-safe planning, low-salt shortcuts, batch cooking, labeling, and a weekly reset routine
Caregiver medication authority — who can change meds and how to reduce errors (Advanced)
Advanced caregiver course: who can change meds, how to document changes, pharmacist verification, and scripts to prevent errors during transitions
Caregiver paperwork — consent, HIPAA, POA basics, and visit scripts (Advanced)
Advanced caregiver course on paperwork/authority basics: consent, releases, POA/guardianship concepts, practical visit scripts, and how to organize documents (not legal advice)
Caregiver sleep rescue plan — night routines, shift coverage, and safety checks (Advanced)
Advanced caregiver course to protect sleep: night routine, shift/coverage plan, reducing overnight risks (falls, meds), and when to escalate for unsafe nights
Caregiver support in remote areas — building a local network and respite options (Advanced)
Advanced course: when you live far from services—how to build a practical support network (neighbors, faith/community groups), create a respite plan, and coordinate help with clear task lists
Caregiver–survivor conflict after stroke — communication repair and decision-making tools (Advanced)
Advanced course: stroke changes roles and can increase conflict. Learn repair scripts, boundaries, and decision tools that respect autonomy while keeping safety
Consent + release of information (ROI) — how caregivers get access legally (Advanced)
Advanced caregiver course: consent/ROI basics, how to get portal access, what questions clinics can answer, and how to store/share forms across providers
Dementia/MCI + stroke — routines, safety, and decision-support (Advanced)
Advanced caregiver course for cognitive comorbidity: daily routines, medication supervision, wandering/fall safety, and when to seek evaluation for sudden changes
Discharge with pending tests — how to track results and avoid gaps (Advanced)
Advanced course: many stroke workups continue after discharge. Learn how to track pending results (monitor reports, labs), schedule follow-ups, and ensure someone owns each next step
Doctor notes for work — how to ask for the right wording (Advanced)
Advanced course: request a clinician note that describes functional limits (not private details), duration, and recommended accommodations—plus scripts and a checklist
Doctor visit agenda system — 3 priorities, scripts, and a one-page brief (Advanced)
Advanced caregiver workflow to run efficient appointments: 3 priorities, one-page brief, question scripts, and closing loop on next steps
Fall-prevention tech — alerts, smartwatches, home sensors, and privacy basics (Advanced)
Advanced course on using technology to reduce harm from falls: alert devices, smartwatch detection, home check-in routines, and simple privacy/consent considerations
Financial assistance after stroke — bills triage, charity care, and script to ask for help (Advanced)
Advanced caregiver course for financial navigation: bills triage, charity care/assistance concepts, negotiation scripts, and document checklist
Getting to care in remote areas — transport planning, lodging, and appointment batching (Advanced)
Advanced course: when specialists are far—plan transport, lodging, and appointment batching to reduce cost/fatigue, plus scripts for clinics about scheduling efficiency
Imaging in remote care — how to get CT/MRI reports and discs transferred (Advanced)
Advanced course: reduce repeat scans by getting imaging reports and CDs transferred to distant specialists; includes request scripts and a tracking checklist
In-laws and extended family — boundaries, help offers, and conflict prevention (spouses) (Advanced)
Advanced spouse course: manage extended-family dynamics after stroke, accept help without chaos, set visiting/advice boundaries, and prevent triangulation conflict
Infection control at home — hand hygiene, surfaces, and caregiver routines (Advanced)
Advanced caregiver course on infection control: hand hygiene moments, cleaning high-touch surfaces, laundry handling, and what to do when someone is sick at home
Labs and imaging — how to read the basics and ask better questions (Advanced)
Advanced caregiver course on understanding test results at a high level: what labs/imaging are for, what to ask, and how to track trends without self-diagnosing
Long-term caregiver burnout — early warning signs and a prevention calendar (Advanced)
Advanced caregiver course: identify burnout early, build a prevention calendar (breaks, respite, medical appointments), and scripts to get help before crisis
Long-term caregiver burnout — prevention, boundaries, and recovery planning (Advanced)
Advanced caregiver course for the long haul: burnout warning signs, boundary scripts, respite planning, and systems to stay sustainable years after stroke
Long-term recovery roadmap — yearly goals, reviews, and specialist check-ins (Advanced)
Advanced course building a long-term plan: yearly goals, quarterly reviews, specialist check-ins, and preventing care drift years after stroke
Managing rehab and medical appointments while employed — scheduling and scripts (Advanced)
Advanced course: how to schedule rehab, handle time-off requests, and communicate recurring appointments without oversharing medical details
Medical clearance and work restrictions — how to coordinate clinician + employer (Advanced)
Advanced course: coordinate restrictions, fit notes, and accommodations across clinician, HR, and the manager—using one consistent restrictions summary and timelines
Medical history packet — build once, use everywhere (Advanced)
Advanced caregiver course to create a reusable medical packet: problem list, med list, allergies, imaging, contacts, baselines, and consent documents
Medical power of attorney — decisions, forms, and caregiver conversation script (Advanced)
Advanced caregiver course on medical POA: what it means, how to prepare, conversation scripts, and where to store/share documents
Medication cost after stroke — generics, coupons, and pharmacist scripts (Advanced)
Advanced caregiver course on medication affordability: generics, pharmacy price checks, assistance programs, and scripts to ask for alternatives without stopping meds
Medication reconciliation during stroke care — preventing errors at admission and discharge (Advanced)
Advanced course: prevent medication errors during transitions (ER → hospital → discharge). Includes a reconciliation checklist, high-risk meds, and scripts to confirm changes
Medication storage at home — child safety, humidity, and organization system (Advanced)
Advanced caregiver course on medication storage: safe location, humidity/heat rules, organization, disposal, and preventing mix-ups
Medication-related falls — review checklist and scripts (Advanced)
Advanced course: identify meds that increase falls risk (sedating, BP-lowering), track timing vs falls, and use scripts for pharmacist/clinician review
Patient portal messaging — templates that get answers (Advanced)
Advanced caregiver course with copy/paste templates for portal messages: symptoms, refills, side effects, referrals, and documentation requests
Pediatric stroke — school plan, therapies, and family support (Advanced caregiver)
Advanced caregiver course for pediatric stroke: building a school support plan (504/IEP concepts), therapy coordination, fatigue/behavior supports, and family coping resources
Polypharmacy (many meds) — deprescribing questions and side-effect detection (Advanced)
Advanced caregiver course for elderly comorbidity polypharmacy: medication review workflow, fall/confusion side effects, and deprescribing scripts
Polypharmacy and drug interactions after stroke — how to review meds safely (Advanced)
Advanced course: medication interaction risk is common in older adults with comorbidities. Learn a safe review workflow (brown-bag review, pharmacist questions) and red flags
Refills after stroke — pharmacy system, prior auth, and running out prevention (Advanced)
Advanced caregiver course for refills: pharmacy workflow, prior authorization steps, refill calendar, and emergency backup plan to avoid missed doses
Remote-area emergency plan after stroke — time-to-help, call scripts, and backups (Advanced)
Advanced course for remote/rural areas: build a realistic emergency plan (cell coverage, neighbors, location info), FAST warning signs, and a practice routine to reduce time-to-help
Repairing caregiver–survivor relationship strain — accountability, forgiveness, and routines (Advanced)
Advanced course: when recovery conflicts damage the relationship—how to do repair conversations, build accountability routines, and know when therapy/mediation is needed
Rural aging + stroke — frailty, falls, and access barriers (Advanced)
Advanced course: older adults in remote areas—frailty, comorbidities, fall risk, and limited services; includes prioritization and caregiver planning
Second opinions for stroke workups — how to prepare your records and questions (Advanced)
Advanced course: when the cause is unclear or plans conflict—how to seek a second opinion efficiently with a records packet, imaging list, and focused questions
Shared decision-making (spouses) — how to avoid “parent/child” dynamics (Advanced)
Advanced spouse course: protect autonomy while staying safe—decision rules, risk agreements, and scripts for disagreements about rehab, driving, and meds
Short-term and long-term disability benefits — how to communicate and document (Advanced)
Advanced course: navigating disability leave and benefits, documentation checklists, timeline tracking, and scripts for HR and insurers. Educational, not legal advice
Specialist referrals — how to request, track, and prevent dropped handoffs (Advanced)
Advanced caregiver system to manage referrals: scripts, tracking fields, insurance/prior auth prompts, and confirming receipt with the specialist office
Spouse caregiver guilt — why it happens and how to build sustainable help (Advanced)
Advanced spouse caregiver course: guilt patterns, realistic expectations, asking for help scripts, and building a sustainable support system
Spouse communication resets — conflict patterns, repair scripts, and weekly check-ins (Advanced)
Advanced course for spouses: identify conflict loops (nag/withdraw), use repair scripts, and run a weekly check-in to keep recovery decisions aligned
Spouse financial planning — benefits, bills, and protecting the household (Advanced)
Advanced spouse course: stabilize finances after stroke, create a bill system, insurance/benefits checklist, and conversation scripts to reduce conflict
Spouse role shift — partner vs caregiver, boundaries, and resentment prevention (Advanced)
Advanced course for spouses: navigating role changes, balancing romance and caregiving, boundary scripts, and preventing resentment over months/years
Spouse sleep protection — night caregiving, alarms, and burnout prevention (Advanced)
Advanced spouse course: protecting caregiver sleep with night routines, fall-alert tech, medication timing questions, and when insomnia becomes a safety issue
Spouses with kids — parenting roles, routines, and protecting children from fear (Advanced)
Advanced spouse course for families with children: role redistribution, predictable routines, age-appropriate scripts, and protecting kids from caregiver overload
Stroke workup in older adults with frailty — balancing test burden, benefit, and safety (Advanced)
Advanced caregiver course: how frailty changes testing decisions (contrast, sedation, transport), and how to use shared decision-making to avoid harmful over-testing while not missing key causes
Transportation after stroke — appointment logistics, mobility safety, and backup plans (Advanced)
Advanced caregiver course: transportation planning, mobility-safe transfers, what to bring, and backup plans when rides fall through
Vision + hearing loss (elderly) — prevent falls, reduce confusion, and communicate better (Advanced)
Advanced course on common elderly sensory comorbidities: hearing/vision checks, device routines, environment changes, and fall/confusion prevention
Who is who on the stroke care team — roles, what they decide, and when to contact (Advanced)
Advanced caregiver guide to common roles (neurology, rehab, primary care, nursing, therapy, social work, pharmacy), decision scope, and best contact reasons
Who’s who in stroke care — neurologist vs physiatrist vs cardiologist vs SLP/PT/OT (Advanced)
Advanced course: map of clinical roles, what each professional typically handles, and how to route questions so families get answers faster and avoid duplication
Modules and tools
Caregiving fundamentals after stroke (tracking + communication)
Caregiver fundamentals system: minimal tracking setup (meds/appointments/symptoms), clinician communication scripts, mini-quiz, and question-picking game
Care transitions: discharge-to-home setup (caregiver + survivor)
Checklist for the first 72 hours home: meds, follow-ups, home safety, swallow plan, rehab plan, emergency plan
Caregiver burnout and mental health (support map + respite)
Caregiver burnout prevention module: burnout signs, support map template, weekly respite plan, help-request scripts, and a quick practice game
Bills, insurance, and advocacy after stroke (StrokeBill concept module)
Post-stroke bills/insurance organization and advocacy module (non-legal): document system, what to ask for, and basic appeals workflow
Caregiver — crisis plan for “something is wrong” days
Caregiver crisis/triage module: emergency vs same-day vs monitor decision tree, scripts, go-bag checklist, and scenario-sorting game
Caregiver — finding help (support groups, social work, resources)
Caregiver help-finding module: 5 help categories, scripts for social work/referrals, and a support-map game
Caregiver — grief, guilt, and not being okay (practical support)
Caregiver module focused on grief/guilt: a 5-minute daily support routine, red flags for urgent help, and a support-map refresh game
Caregiver — medical decision-making + paperwork basics (POA/forms)
Caregiver module on medical paperwork basics (conceptual, non-legal): minimum document list, clinic scripts, and a document scavenger hunt game
Caregiver — personality, mood, and behavior changes after stroke
Caregiver module for mood/personality/behavior changes after stroke: routines, de-escalation, tracking triggers, and urgent red flags
Caregiver — scheduling across specialists (one tracker system)
Caregiver scheduling system: a master tracker template, weekly review routine, and a week-builder game to coordinate multiple clinicians and referrals
Caregiver — sleep deprivation + shift planning (safety)
Caregiver sleep module: why sleep debt is a safety risk, minimum sleep plan, nighttime routines, and a shift-planning game
Caregiver — talking with the care team (scripts + loop closure)
Caregiver coordination module: roles map, exact-copy scripts, and loop-closure checklist to prevent dropped follow-ups/tests/referrals
Caregiver communication + conflict (without blame) — scripts + boundaries
A practical module for caregiver–survivor communication: handling frustration, autonomy vs safety, and using scripts/boundaries without shame. Includes escalation for unsafe situations
Caregiver respite plan — prevent burnout with a weekly system
A caregiver-focused module that turns ‘take care of yourself’ into a concrete weekly respite plan: backup coverage, micro-breaks, and how to ask for help with exact-copy scripts
Caregiver shift handoff sheet (daily summary + safety checklist)
A simple handoff tool for multiple caregivers: meds given, symptoms, meals/swallowing, mobility/falls, appointments, and what to watch overnight
Caregiver tool: the ‘perfect’ medication list (and how to keep it current)
Printable template and routine for keeping one accurate medication list (including blood thinners, last dose time, allergies, and pharmacies)
Meal prep after stroke: fatigue-friendly + dysphagia-safe (caregiver)
A practical meal-prep routine that reduces caregiver load and improves swallow safety: textures, small batches, labeling, and the “ask SLP first” rules
Persona: employers/HR — return-to-work accommodations after stroke (supportive guide)
Employer-facing guide to supporting a returning stroke survivor: gradual return, task redesign, cognitive fatigue supports, communication accessibility, and psychological safety (non-legal)
Persona: Home health aides/community health workers — stroke home safety + monitoring basics
Home-support worker module: spotting red flags, fall prevention, swallow safety watch-outs, medication support boundaries, and when to escalate to clinicians/emergency services
Persona: teachers/school staff — supporting a student after pediatric stroke (basics)
School-focused module: common post-stroke challenges, classroom accommodations, fatigue/cognitive supports, communication supports, and emergency response if new symptoms occur
Post-stroke depression (caregiver) — what to notice, what to say, what to do
Caregiver module for post-stroke depression/identity changes: signs to notice, de-shaming language, scripts for clinician visits, safety planning, and caregiver boundaries
Safe assistance for transfers, bathing, and dressing (caregiver) — request training
A caregiver safety module focused on safe transfers and personal care: what NOT to do, how to request training, and red flags that mean you need more help (prevents falls and injuries)
Safe assistance: transfers, bathing, dressing (request training)
Caregiver safety module for transfers/bathing/dressing: what not to do, how to request hands-on PT/OT training, and when to escalate after a fall/head strike