Expert Guides Archives - Family Room

What to expect after discharge from the hospital

Identifying Needs Before Discharge

Leaving the ICU: What to Expect

Using Our Patient Care Check-in Tool

Developing a Routine (and being easy on yourself)

The Importance of Talking to Your Loved One in the ICU

Intensive Care Unit FAQs

Rest Assured

Supporting Your Loved One's Transition to a Skilled Nursing Facility: A Guide for Family Caregivers

Learning to Care at Home

Is My Loved One Ready?

Checking the Patient’s Symptoms

Tips for Asking for Help

Communicating with the Care Team

Glossary

Take Care of Yourself

Getting back to your Primary Care Provider (PCP)

Caregiver Concerns: Let's Talk About It

Preparing for the Move out of the ICU

Telling the healthcare team about the patient’s symptoms

Create Your Caregiver Village

Keep a Care Journal: A Guide for ICU Patients and Families

Equipment in the ICU Room

Personalize your Stay

Developing a Caregiving Village after the Hospital

Talking to Your New Care Team

ICU Caregiver Self-Care: Getting Started

Keep a Running Question List

Lines and Tubes

Ask for Help

Discharge Preparation Checklist

Keeping Care on Track

Breath & Mindfulness a Guide for ICU Caregivers

Hospital Services You Might Not Know About

Monitoring Your Loved One in the ICU

Take Notes

Caring for Yourself Post Hospital Discharge

4 Ways You Can Help Recovery

Self-paced Breathing to Relax

Daily ICU Care Routines & Key Activities

Questions to Ask When Moving Out of ICU

Circles of Light Guided Visualization Practice (5 mins)

Understanding Mechanical Ventilation in the ICU

Breath Awareness Guided Practice (4 mins)

Your ICU Clinical Care Team Overview

Offering Care From the Bedside: A Full Guide

Body Awareness Guided Practice (5 mins)

How Your ICU Care Team Communicates

Movement as Self-care a Guide for ICU Caregivers

Other Important ICU Team Members

Loving Reflections: a Guide for ICU Caregivers

Common Medications in the ICU

Connecting With Others a Guide for ICU Caregivers

Financial, Legal, Employment, and Insurance Issues

Family Training & Support

Sharing Your Care: Working with the healthcare team

Your Care Matters

Acupressure: A Healing Touch

Hand or Foot Massage

Applying Cool, Wet Cloth to Lips

Applying Lip Balm

Applying a Mouth Swab

Using a Cold Cloth for Comfort

Using an Ice Pack for Pain Relief

Offering Spiritual Care

Adjust the Room: Simple Changes you Can Make

Distraction Tips & Recommendations

Playing Music for your Loved One

Patient Mindfulness Exercises

PICS-F: When Families Feel the Impact

Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS): What is it and how can you be prepared?