How to use the Senior Care Organizer
Read each page completely so that you don’t miss any useful hints.
- Look over the Table of Contents to get an idea of what’s included. It’s set up in alphabetical order.
- Locate the “To Do” List so you know what topics to start with.
- Take your time. Don’t feel like you have to get all the pages filled out in one sitting. Take one section at a time.
- Involve your parent or the other senior adult you’re helping, in personalizing the Organizer. This can promote positive feelings and good will, and demonstrate that you care about them and their concerns during a time that can be difficult and challenging for everyone.
Content Examples
Emergency Contacts
- Personal Information
- Caregiver / Visitor Log
- Definitions
- Doctors / Dentists: forms, tables, documents
- Geriatric Care Manager
- Elder Care Advisor
- Elder Law Attorney
- Finances: Bills, Assets, Income
- Funeral / Burial Plan
- Health Care Directive (Living Will)
- “Home” in the House or New Location
- Medical Conditions / Surgical History
- Medications: Daily, Ordering, Other
- Power of Attorney
Over 100 pages of useful information
