THE CAREGIVER GUIDES
Practical notes for shared caregiving.
Ways to describe what’s usual, record what’s different and prepare information for the people involved in care. Start with the person’s own voice, preferences and priorities.
START HERE / BASELINE
How to describe a baseline after brain injury
A practical way to describe everyday abilities, preferences and support needs after brain injury, including what varies and what helps.
By Avi Elpern, Founder, KnownAtArrival · 7 cited references
Read the guide“Jordan usually follows a short conversation with one person in a quiet room. Prefers time to answer and a written reminder of the plan afterward.”
WHEN SOMETHING IS DIFFERENT / CHANGES
Documenting a specific change from baseline
Describe an instance when something was different from the person’s usual status, behavior or health: what changed, when it happened, the surrounding circumstances and what happened next.
By Avi Elpern, Founder, KnownAtArrival · 9 cited references
Read the guide“We turned the television off and offered a quiet place. At about 8:35 a.m., Jordan followed the written plan with one reminder.”