Family Caregiver Checklist

Your First Call: What Helps to Have Ready

You do not need every answer before contacting Harbor. The details below can simply help make the first conversation clearer.

About your loved one

  • Name, age, city, or ZIP code
  • Preferred language and communication style
  • Daily routines and personal preferences
  • Activities that are becoming difficult
  • Whether mobility, transfers, meals, personal routines, companionship, or caregiver relief are the main concern

About the schedule

  • Days and times support may be most helpful
  • Whether you are considering ongoing or short-term help
  • Times when the family caregiver needs relief
  • Any upcoming appointments, travel, or changes at home

About coverage and payment

  • Cardinal Care plan information, if applicable
  • Whether the person is enrolled in a Medicaid waiver program
  • Whether your family is considering private pay
  • Questions you have about authorization, scheduling, or next steps

Questions you may wish to ask

  • What non-medical services may fit our needs?
  • How does Harbor build a care plan?
  • How are caregivers qualified and supported?
  • What happens if our needs or schedule changes?
  • How do we get started?

Start with a conversation

You do not need every answer before contacting Harbor. Tell us what is changing at home, and we can help explain the next practical step within our non-medical Personal Care and Respite Care scope.

START WITH A CONVERSATION

Tell us what support would make home feel more manageable.

Share what is changing at home, what kind of help you are considering, or what you are still unsure about. Harbor will help make the next step clearer.

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