A practical workbook for family caregivers
Aging Parent
Care Organizer
Bring the people, routines, medications, appointments, responsibilities, and important information surrounding care into one clearer plan.
Keep this current. Review it after changes to medications, providers, living arrangements, or the family care team.
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Care snapshot
Start with the information your family needs most often.
What matters most
What should every person helping with care understand about this person, their preferences, and their independence?
Current care priorities
Helpful routines
Things to avoid or approach carefully
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Essential contacts
Give family members one reliable place to find the right person.
Family and emergency contacts
| Name | Relationship or role | Phone | When to contact |
|---|---|---|---|
Health and service contacts
| Provider or organization | Specialty or purpose | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
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Medications and allergies
Maintain one current list and bring it to health care appointments.
| Medication or supplement | Dose | When and how taken | Reason | Prescriber |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Allergies and known reactions
Special instructions
Storage, with food, swallowing needs, or other instructions from the care team.
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Appointments
Prepare questions, coordinate logistics, and capture next steps.
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Weekly care plan
Make the work visible so it can be shared more clearly.
Shared responsibilities
| Responsibility | Primary person | Backup person | When or how often |
|---|---|---|---|
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Documents and emergency readiness
Know what exists, where it is stored, and who is authorized to access it.
Document checklist
Emergency readiness
Where important information is stored
Record locations and access instructions—not passwords, full account numbers, or other secrets.
| Document or information | Location | Authorized person to contact |
|---|---|---|
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Caregiver check-in and notes
A sustainable care plan must include the person providing care.
What feels manageable right now?
What is creating the most pressure?
What can someone else take on?
Who can I contact for support?
Notes and next conversations
If caregiving is affecting your health or safety, contact your own health care professional or a trusted local support resource.
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Care notes
Use this space for observations, questions, decisions, and follow-up.
This educational organizer was informed by care planning guidance from the CDC and caregiver worksheets from the National Institute on Aging. It does not provide medical, legal, financial, or emergency advice. Confirm care decisions with the appropriate qualified professional and respect the care recipient's choices and privacy.