80 NYS CAREGIVER GUIDE TIPS FOR STAYING ORGANIZED: Phone Numbers Keep important numbers by the telephone, including numbers for emergency services, as well as a list of the involved relatives and family, doctors, pharmacy, insurance companies, case manager, nurse, or other service providers involved in direct care. Another list of phone numbers could be the “help list”—contact information for anyone who has offered to lend a hand (e.g., friends or neighbors). Calendars and Schedules Think about keeping a shared calendar with family and friends helping with care. This can be a great way to keep everyone up to date and make sure that care needs are covered. These calendars would be a good place to list appointments, as well, so that everyone involved is aware of critical dates. Medications Keep a list of all the medications you and the person you support are taking, including drug name, strength, and how often it is taken. Products such as pill containers that divide medications by date and time, as well as automatic dispensers, can help keep medications organized and help you remember when they need to be taken.
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