The Next Step in Care project, created by the United Hospital Fund, provides information to help family caregivers and health care professionals work togther to make the shift from one patient care setting or level of care to another as smooth and effective as possible. 

Caregiver guides, arranged by topic below, may be downloaded as free pdfs; they are available in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Russian.

Guides for All Caregivers

Guides on Hospital Stays and Discharge Planning Options

Guides on Rehabilitation

Guides on Home Care

Guides for Health Care Providers

Para Cuidadores Familiares

關於家庭照護者

Для лиц, ответственных за медицинский уход