Caregiver Resources
The videos and resources below support people who care for someone with a terminal diagnosis or chronic condition.
1. Personal Care
Assisting with a Shower
Spanish | Mandarin
Hair Washing for Someone in Bed
Spanish | Mandarin
Nail Care
Spanish | Mandarin
Preventing Bed Sores (pressure ulcers)
Spanish | Mandarin
Emptying & Changing an Ostomy Bag
Spanish | Mandarin
Giving a Bed Bath
Spanish | Mandarin
Assisting with Teeth Brushing
Spanish | Mandarin
Using a Bed Pan
Spanish | Mandarin
Changing Sheets with Someone Still in Bed
Spanish | Mandarin
Caring for Someone Who is Menstruating
Spanish | Mandarin
2. Transfer Tips
How to Transfer Somebody from a Bed to Chair
Spanish | Mandarin
How to Assist Someone with a Cane
Spanish | Mandarin
3. Practical Matters
Hospice FAQ
Hospice Myths & Facts
Reporting the Death of a Loved One to US Government Agencies
Understanding POLST Forms
Advance Health Care Directive Form
Decision-making About Care Settings (Choosing Home or a Facility)
Advocating for Your Loved One
4. Medication & Morphine Safety
How to Use Medication Safely
Understanding Morphine Use in Hospice Care
Morphine in Hospice Myths & Facts
Giving Morphine with a 1mL Syringe
5. What to Expect at the End of Life
What to Expect at the End of Life
What to Expect in the Last 6 Months of Life
The Final Days
What Happens After the Body Dies
What Happens at the Time of Death Visit
6. Preventing Injuries
Protecting Yourself from Common Caregiver Injuries
Spanish | Mandarin
Preventing Slips & Falls
Spanish | Mandarin
Preventing & Managing Choking
Spanish | Mandarin
Caring for Someone has Suicidal Thoughts
Spanish | Mandarin
7. Caregiver Self-Care
Preventing Caregiver Burnout
Spanish | Mandarin
When & How to Ask for Help
Letting Go of Caregiver Guilt
Creating a Support Network
Spanish | Mandarin
What is Good Mental Health?
Spanish | Mandarin
Tips for Getting Better Sleep
Spanish | Mandarin
Deep Breathing Exercise
Spanish
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Bereavement
8. Emergency and Disaster Preparedness
Preparing for Emergencies & Disasters