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The Caregiver's Guide for Elder Care Decisions
Home care vs. assisted living — and the costs — in plain words.
$17 · fillable + printable PDF
- A “what we know / what we've noticed” starting worksheet
- Observations to bring to the doctor
- A worksheet for preparing the conversation with your parent
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Care needs rarely change in a single dramatic moment — they show up as patterns. This guide helps you see those patterns clearly and compare the options in plain words, without the jargon and the pressure. You'll map today's real needs, understand the landscape from aging in place to higher levels of care, learn what to ask on a tour, face the money questions honestly, and walk through a family decision process everyone can live with.
- A “what we know / what we've noticed” starting worksheet
- Observations to bring to the doctor
- A worksheet for preparing the conversation with your parent
- Questions to ask when researching each care option
- Visit and tour observation-note sheets
- Financial questions to ask a professional
- Transition-planning checklist
Who it's for: Families weighing housing options and care levels — how to read the signs, have the conversation, tour and compare options, and ask the right financial questions.
Format: Fillable + printable PDF workbook · US Letter (8.5×11) · Type on screen or print at home
Get organized before you need to be.
The Caregiver's Guide for Elder Care Decisions · $17
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How do I get the guide after I buy?
It's an instant digital download. After secure checkout you receive the PDF right away — keep it, update it, and print it for as long as you need.
Can I type my answers, or do I print it?
Both. Every guide is a fillable PDF — type your answers on screen, or print it at home (US Letter, 8.5×11) and write by hand.
Is this legal, medical, or financial advice?
No. The Caregiving Guides are educational and organizational tools that prepare you for conversations with qualified professionals — they are not a substitute for an attorney, physician, or licensed advisor.
I built these guides while helping my own aging parents and in-laws — juggling appointment after appointment, wishing I had one organized place for it all. Every guide comes from that experience. If you're not sure which one fits your situation, email me and I'll point you to the right one.
— Mark Stiles, Founder, The Boomer Guide & Caregiving Guides · support@theboomerguide.com