Caregiver CompanionUser Manual
How to use the LGS Caregiver Companion
Caregiver Journal
The journal is your daily log. Use it to track how your loved one is doing over time.
Tap 'Caregiver Journal' from the home screen.
Choose an entry type: Quick Check-In, Event Log, Note, Medication Log, Symptom Tracker, or Caregiver Well-being.
Fill in the details and tap Save. Your entry is stored securely.
💡 Tip: Daily Quick Check-Ins take under a minute and help build a trend over time.
Medication Reminders
Set up reminders so you never miss a dose.
Go to Journal → Medication Reminders.
Tap 'Add Reminder' and enter the medication name, dosage, and schedule (daily times or every N hours).
When it's time to give a dose, tap 'Taken' on the reminder card. This automatically logs it in the journal.
Symptom Tracker
Log specific seizure types, duration, and severity.
Go to Journal → Symptom Tracker.
Select the seizure type (e.g., tonic, atonic, absence).
Enter duration, severity (1–5 scale), any triggers, and interventions used.
⚡ Scales: 1 = mild/short, 5 = severe/long. Be consistent so trends are meaningful.
Trends
View charts of your journal data over time to spot patterns.
Tap 'Trends' from the home screen header.
Select a time range (7, 14, or 30 days).
Review symptom averages, event frequencies, and medication effectiveness charts.
Appointment Summary
Generate a ready-to-share report for your doctor.
Go to Journal → Generate Appointment Summary.
Choose the time period and check any top concerns.
Tap 'Generate Summary.' You can copy it or download it as a PDF to bring to your appointment.
Safety & Emergency Info
Keep critical emergency information accessible at all times.
Tap 'Emergency' from the home screen header.
Enter your neurology team's phone numbers, emergency instructions, and seizure triggers.
This information is available at a glance whenever you need it quickly.
Emotional Support & Caregiver Well-being
Caregiving is hard. This section is for you.
From the home screen, tap 'Emotional Support' to access mood check-ins and community resources.
Use 'Caregiver Well-being' in the journal to log your own mood, energy, and sleep.
Your well-being matters — track it just like you track your loved one's health.
AI Assistant
Ask the built-in AI assistant questions about using the app or general LGS information.
Tap the chat bubble icon (💬) in the top navigation bar.
Type your question and tap Send.
The assistant responds with helpful guidance.
⚠️ The AI assistant provides general information only — not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare team for clinical decisions.