Quick Tip
Track Medical Information Strategically
Request printed materials about your loved one’s condition and ask doctors to write down key points. Document important information but give yourself permission to close the laptop and be present. Balance staying informed with staying connected.
“I went to Walmart, bought a notebook and pen, and just started making lists of everything that needed to be done.” There’s so much you don’t know at the beginning. Just start writing it down. Don’t worry if it’s messy—you’ll build the system as you go.