Printable Guides & Templates
Download and print helpful worksheets, checklists, and planning guides to organize your hospice journey. All guides are free and family-friendly.
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Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Hospice
A comprehensive checklist of important questions to discuss with your physician about hospice eligibility, services, and what to expect. Helps ensure you don't miss critical information during medical appointments.
What\'s Included:
- When is hospice appropriate for my situation?
- What services are included in hospice care?
- What medications will be available?
- + 5 more items
Caregiver Daily Care Log
Track your loved one's daily care, medications, symptoms, and mood. Helps you identify patterns and provides valuable information to share with your hospice team at check-ins.
What\'s Included:
- Date and time tracking
- Medication administration log
- Symptom checklist (pain, nausea, shortness of breath, etc.)
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Advance Directives Worksheet
A structured worksheet to help you and your loved one discuss and document end-of-life preferences. Covers medical decisions, comfort care priorities, and legacy wishes.
What\'s Included:
- Medical treatment preferences
- Life-sustaining treatment decisions
- Pain management priorities
- + 5 more items
Hospice Provider Comparison Sheet
Evaluate and compare multiple hospice providers using objective criteria. Track services, availability, costs, and quality metrics to make an informed choice.
What\'s Included:
- Provider contact information
- Services offered
- Availability (24/7 support)
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Medication and Treatment Tracker
Detailed tracking sheet for all medications, supplements, and treatments. Includes time taken, dosage, side effects, and effectiveness. Share with your hospice team.
What\'s Included:
- Current medications list
- Medication administration tracker
- Side effects log
- + 5 more items
Hospice Financial Planning Worksheet
Organize information about insurance coverage, benefits, costs, and financial resources. Helps you understand what's covered and plan for expenses.
What\'s Included:
- Insurance information
- Medicare/Medicaid details
- Veteran's benefits
- + 5 more items
Family Meeting Planning Guide
Organize and prepare for important family conversations about end-of-life care. Includes agenda templates, discussion prompts, and note-taking space.
What\'s Included:
- Meeting purpose and goals
- Participant list
- Agenda template
- + 5 more items
Legacy Project Ideas and Workbook
Creative templates and ideas for legacy projects your loved one might want to complete. Includes life story interviews, letters to loved ones, and memory preservation ideas.
What\'s Included:
- Life story interview questions
- Letters to family and friends template
- Video or audio message guide
- + 5 more items
Symptom Management Quick Reference
Quick-reference guide for managing common end-of-life symptoms. Includes comfort measures, when to call hospice, and medication information for immediate reference.
What\'s Included:
- Pain management strategies
- Shortness of breath comfort measures
- Nausea and vomiting management
- + 5 more items
Grief Support Planning Worksheet
Plan your grief support network and resources before and after loss. Identifies counselors, support groups, and personal coping strategies.
What\'s Included:
- Support network contacts
- Grief counselor information
- Support group options
- + 5 more items
How to Use These Guides
Print them: All guides are formatted to print clearly on standard letter-size paper. Print extra copies to share with family and healthcare providers.
Customize them: Feel free to modify the guides to fit your specific situation. Add or remove sections as needed for your family.
Keep them handy: Print and keep guides in a folder near your loved one\'s bedside for quick reference during difficult moments.
Share with your team: Many guides (like the medication tracker and symptom log) are valuable to share with your hospice team and doctors.
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