NYS Caregiver Guide 2021

6 NYS CAREGIVER GUIDE 01 INTRODUCTION Pg. 09 Who is a Caregiver? Impact of Caregiving 02 CAREGIVER EDUCATION Pg. 15 Know your Rights • NYS Caregiver Advise Record and Enable (CARE) Act • Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) • New York State Paid Family Leave Act • New York State Paid Sick Leave 03 CREATING YOUR CARE TEAM Pg. 23 Creating Your Team Get the Family Involved Services and Programs Palliative Care and Hospice Care: What’s the Difference? Planning for Care 04 COMMUNICATING WITH HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS Pg. 47 HIPAA 05 SAFETY CONCERNS Pg. 53 Medication Management Medication List Creating a Safe Environment Home Modifications and Assistive Technology

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