Resources
Tools, Guides & Resources for Family Caregivers
Free downloadable checklists, planning guides, and curated external resources — everything you need to get organized and stay informed.
Free Downloads
Downloadable Guides & Checklists
Print them out. Share them with siblings. Bring them to appointments. These are the resources we wish we'd had when we started.
The Complete Hospital Discharge Checklist
What to ask before your parent leaves the hospital, what to set up at home, and which follow-ups to schedule — all in one printable checklist.
Medicare Enrollment Guide for Families
A plain-English walkthrough of Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D — who qualifies, when to enroll, and how to avoid the most common (and costly) mistakes.
Home Safety Assessment: Room-by-Room Checklist
Walk through every room in your parent's home and identify fall risks, fire hazards, and accessibility gaps — with specific recommendations for each.
Essential Documents Tracker
A printable tracker for POA, healthcare proxy, advance directives, will, insurance policies, and other critical documents — with status, location, and expiration tracking.
Medication Reconciliation Worksheet
Track every prescription, OTC medication, and supplement — with dosage, prescribing doctor, pharmacy, and refill dates — to catch conflicts before they happen.
Doctor Visit Preparation Planner
A structured template for preparing questions, organizing medical history, and capturing answers during appointments — so nothing gets forgotten.
Curated Links
Trusted External Resources
We've assembled the most useful government, nonprofit, and advocacy resources — so you don't have to sort through the internet yourself.
Medicare.gov
Official Medicare site — find plans, compare coverage, and check claims.
Medicaid.gov
Federal Medicaid information with state-by-state eligibility and benefits.
National Council on Aging (NCOA)
Resources, benefits checkups, and advocacy for older adults and caregivers.
Family Caregiver Alliance
Education, support, and resources for family caregivers nationwide.
Alzheimer's Association
24/7 helpline, education, support groups, and research updates for dementia caregivers.
American Stroke Association
Stroke recovery resources, support networks, and rehabilitation guidance.
Eldercare Locator
A public service connecting older adults and families to local support services.
CMS Hospital Compare
Compare hospital quality ratings, patient outcomes, and satisfaction scores.
Learn
New to Care Coordination? Start Here.
Not sure where to begin? Read our introductory guides to understand what healthcare coordination is, how it works, and whether it's right for your family.
What Is Healthcare Coordination?
A plain-English introduction to what coordination is, who it helps, and why the healthcare system doesn't provide it by default.
HIPAA, Security & Your Data
How we protect your parent's health information and what HIPAA compliance actually means in practice.
How Our Platform Works
A walkthrough of the coordinator dashboard, family portal, shared calendar, and communication tools.
Resources Are a Start. A Coordinator Is the Solution.
These tools help. But when you're ready for someone to actually carry the load, we're here.