Caring for a Loved One.

Overview

Caring for someone else in need can be one of the most rewarding, yet challenging, experiences of your life.

You are not alone. More than 65 million people in the U.S. provide care for the chronically ill, disabled or aged family member or friend.*

Humana wants to be your partner in this journey. We have lots of tips to help you manage the day-to-day caregiving routine, as well as suggestions on how to keep both you and your loved one healthy.

* Caregiving in the United States; National Alliance for Caregiving in collaboration with AARP; November 2009

Be Designated as Your Loved One's Caregiver

Would having access to your loved one's health plan information make caring for him or her easier? If so, speak to your loved one about completing a Consent for Release of Protected Health Information form. Once the form is on file with Humana, designated caregivers will receive:

  • Permission to view your loved one's plan information
  • Information on free support services
  • A free subscription to Humana's quarterly caregiver newsletter.
Protected Health Information Consent Form
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Tips for Day-to-Day Caregiving Challenges

Our Caregiver's Toolkit includes tips for getting through routine caregiving challenges such as:

  • Communicating with your loved one
  • Managing finances
  • Getting out of the house safely and efficiently
  • Setting up a safe home environment
  • Grocery shopping, cooking and streamlining mealtimes
  • Finding activities to do together

The toolkit includes many other useful tips and resources to help make your life as a caregiver easier, as well as worksheets and calendars to help you stay organized.  Click here to download a free copy.

Keeping Those You Care for Healthy

It's said that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Help the person you're caring for avoid future illness by keeping up with exercise, nutrition, and regular health exams and screenings. And don't forget that the better you take care of yourself, the better you can care for your loved one.

Prevention Screenings

Reference this list of recommended screenings and tests your loved one should get on a regular basis to maintain good health. Since each person is different and has different needs, use the list to consult with your loved one's doctor. Find the list in the Caregiver's Toolkit.

Wellness Calendar

Read articles related to monthly wellness topics like diabetes control and tobacco cessation.

Daily Wellness Tips

Find daily tips on everything from exercise and healthy eating to causes of chest pain and information on heart disease.

Discover more advice on how to keep yourself and your loved one healthy in our Caregiver's Toolkit. The toolkit also includes advice on managing the day-to-day caregiving routine, and resources such as worksheets and calendars to help you stay organized.

Caregiver's Toolkit

Caregivers Toolkit

Helping you so you can help others.

Caregiver's Toolkit
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