78 NYS CAREGIVER GUIDE Get and Stay Organized Many caregivers find that being organized helps lower their stress in the event of an emergency or a sudden change to the current care needs. You can download an organization application for your smartphone or tablet, or use a three-ring binder to collect printed materials and notes. Whatever you find that works for you, use it! Create a file of important information about the individual you are caring for. Keep this information in any form that works for you (e.g., a folder, binder, or other type of organizational tool). Select a place to store the file where you can grab it quickly in an emergency. Always store this file in the same place, and update it as often as possible. FIND AN ORGANIZATION SYSTEM THAT WORKS FOR YOU.
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