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Caregiver — crisis plan for “something is wrong” days

Caregiver crisis/triage module: emergency vs same-day vs monitor decision tree, scripts, go-bag checklist, and scenario-sorting game.

CaregiverCaregiverIntro12 minPlain (6–8)

Educational only

Educational only — not medical advice. New stroke-like symptoms are an emergency.

Get help now

If you suspect stroke or sudden neurologic change: call your local emergency number immediately. Note last known well time and bring a current meds list (especially blood thinners).

Key takeaways

  • Decide emergency vs same-day vs monitor
  • Use scripts under stress
  • Prepare a simple go-bag

Triage decision tree

  • Emergency now
  • Same-day urgent
  • Monitor + plan

Emergency now (examples)

  • FAST symptoms
  • Chest pain
  • Trouble breathing
  • New severe confusion

Same-day urgent (examples)

  • Fever + new weakness
  • Dehydration
  • Medication side effects

Scripts

  • ‘Here’s what changed, here’s baseline.’
  • ‘Are we worried about stroke?’

Go-bag checklist

  • Meds list
  • ID/insurance
  • Contacts
  • Device charger

Scenario sorting game

  • Sort cards into emergency/same-day/monitor

Practice check

What you’ll practice

These questions are untimed. After you answer all of them, you’ll see your score and a clear next lesson or reference step.

0 of 4 answered

Question 1

1. FAST symptoms suggest:

Question 2

2. A good triage category is:

Question 3

3. A go-bag should include:

Question 4

4. Under stress, scripts help because they:

References

  1. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
    Stroke (overview)