Daily Care
Routine Planner

Structured Care, Every Day

Create a consistent daily routine that provides comfort, safety, and quality care for your loved one. Routines reduce anxiety and help both caregiver and care recipient know what to expect.

Care Recipient:

 

Created By:

 

Date: ________________

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Morning Routine

Date: _________________ A calm, predictable morning sets the tone for the entire day.

🌅
6:00 - 8:00 AM
Wake Up & Personal Care
Gentle wake-up (open curtains, soft music, etc.)
Check mood and comfort level
Toileting / incontinence care
Wash face and hands
Oral care (brush teeth / dentures)
Bathing or sponge bath (if scheduled)
Skin care / lotion
Get dressed
Hair care
🍳
8:00 - 9:00 AM
Breakfast & Morning Medications
Morning medications given
Breakfast served
Adequate fluid intake
☀️
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Morning Activities
Toileting check
Morning snack (if appropriate)
Engagement activity (see below)
Light exercise / movement

📝 Morning Notes

Afternoon Routine

🥗
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Lunch & Midday Medications
Toileting before lunch
Hand washing
Midday medications given
Lunch served
Adequate fluid intake
😴
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Rest Period
Toileting
Rest/nap time (if desired)
Quiet activity if not napping
🎨
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Afternoon Activities
Toileting check
Afternoon snack
Afternoon medications (if any)
Engagement activity
Fresh air / outdoor time (if possible)
Visitors (if scheduled)

💡 Sundowning Tips

If your loved one experiences increased confusion or agitation in late afternoon/evening:

📝 Afternoon Notes

Evening & Bedtime Routine

🍽️
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Dinner
Toileting before dinner
Hand washing
Evening medications given
Dinner served
Adequate fluid intake
🌙
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Evening Wind-Down
Light activity (TV, music, conversation)
Evening snack (if appropriate)
Reduce stimulation / dim lights
Phone calls with family (if scheduled)
🛏️
8:00 - 9:00 PM
Bedtime Preparation
Toileting / incontinence care
Wash face and hands
Oral care (brush teeth / dentures)
Change into nightclothes
Bedtime medications given
Position comfortably in bed
Night light on, room secure
Water within reach
Call button / monitor in place

📝 Evening Notes / Overnight Needs

Activity Ideas & Preferences

Meaningful activities provide stimulation, reduce boredom, and improve quality of life.

Favorites / Enjoyed Activities

Activities to Avoid

Activity Ideas by Category

Category Ideas Notes/Preferences
Cognitive Puzzles, word games, trivia, reading, reminiscing
Creative Coloring, painting, crafts, scrapbooking, music
Physical Walking, stretching, chair exercises, dancing
Social Family calls, visits, looking at photos, conversation
Sensory Aromatherapy, hand massage, music, nature sounds
Spiritual Prayer, meditation, religious services, hymns
Entertainment Movies, TV shows, sports, documentaries
Productive Folding laundry, sorting, light gardening, cooking

Personal Preferences & Comforts

Daily Summary Sheet

Date: _________________ Complete at end of day for record-keeping and handoff.

Overall Day Rating

😟 Poor    😐 Fair    🙂 Good    😊 Great

Sleep Last Night

Hours: _______ Quality: ____________

Wake-ups: _________________________

Meals Summary

Meal What Was Eaten Amount Notes
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Snacks

Medications

All scheduled medications given as prescribed

Elimination

Mood & Behavior

Notes for Tomorrow / Next Caregiver