What does good care look like?

 In my opinion, good care has the following components:

Timely, inclusive, detailed communication

Good communication saves time. While it may seem cumbersome to read details when there is a lot of information to share, in the long run, I believe it is better to know now than to be searching for those answers later when the information is buried. 

Basic needs

Good care maintains that individuals have their basic needs of rest, nutrition, social life, housekeeping, and more. 

Loose-tight scheduling

Positive patterns and schedules ensure that people have time to provide the care needed as well as time for their own lives, interests, and obligations. 

Regular meetings, analysis, and revision

The opportunity to review the care giving regularly and update as needed.

Divide and conquer

It's optimal if caretaking teams can work together in ways that maximize people's talents, knowledge and availability.