Home Caregiver Supply Checklist
Caring for a loved one at home is easier when the right supplies are on hand before you need them. Use this checklist to stock up, and adjust it to the person's needs and their care team's advice.
Incontinence care
- Adult briefs or protective underwear in the correct size
- Pads and liners for lighter leaks
- Underpads for the bed and chair
- Personal wipes and a no-rinse cleanser
- Barrier cream
- Disposable gloves
Nutrition and hydration
- Nutrition shakes, if recommended
- Thickeners or pre-thickened drinks, if a swallowing problem has been diagnosed
Bathing and personal care
- Rinse-free shampoo caps, bath wipes and oral swabs
- Moisturizing lotion for dry skin
- Grab bars and non-slip bath mats
Health monitoring and medicines
- Thermometer and blood pressure monitor
- Pill organizer
- First aid supplies: gauze, medical tape and dressings
Comfort, safety and mobility
- Heel protectors, seat cushions and a waterproof mattress cover
- Cane, reacher and walker accessories
- Disinfecting wipes and odor control
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Many everyday supplies are available as a subscription, so they arrive automatically. Orders over $50 ship free, and orders placed by 2 pm ship the same day.
This checklist is for general information only. Ask the person's doctor, nurse or therapist which supplies are right for their condition.
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