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The Aging in Place Resource Library

I decided to offer a free library of downloadable worksheets. It includes worksheets, planners, checklists, and assessments in a simple black-and-white PDF format. 

Aging in place can get complicated quickly, and it's better to prepare than react.

Families often find themselves dealing with falls, dementia symptoms, caregiving stress, hospital recovery, medication problems, mobility decline, and difficult safety decisions with very little warning.

Preparation can make things much easier to manage and possibly less expensive. The worksheets can help you manage and prepare.

The Aging In Place Resource Newsletter was an idea that nobody was excited about, especially me.

The Aging In Place Resource newsletter will not be offered. Creating an email list for a newsletter is supposed to be an important step in website success. I can't be bothered. I'm having fun writing for MarcusGoodman.com, and while this site is important, the subject is depressing.

Topics that may have been addressed in the newsletters are already covered on this site and  include:

The downloadable PDF worksheets from the library can be a big help when preparing for possible outcomes and managing aging in place daily. Whether you are a senior aging in place, a caregiver, or a family member helping an aging parent, these practical worksheets provide a track to run on.

The worksheets are excellent tools for breaking down the complex process of aging in place into manageable, everyday steps. They act as a central roadmap, ensuring no critical details are missed by seniors, families, or caregivers. 

Here is how you can maximize the value of these practical planning tools:

Key Areas to Track

  • Home Safety: Identify trip hazards, lighting needs, and bathroom modifications.
  • Daily Routines: Document medication schedules, dietary needs, and mobility assistance.
  • Financial Planning: Track monthly expenses, insurance coverage, and emergency funds.
  • Legal/Medical Wishes: Organize healthcare proxies, power of attorney, and advance directives.
  • Emergency Contacts: Keep doctors, neighbors, and utility companies in one visible place. 

Practical Tips for Using Them

  • Fill them out together: Sit down as a family to complete the forms. This keeps communication open and reduces anxiety.
  • Keep a physical binder: Print the sheets and keep them in a central, easily accessible location in the home.
  • Update them semi-annually: Medical needs, contacts, and schedules change, so review the sheets every six months.
  • Share copies: Provide digital or physical copies to primary caregivers, nearby family members, and trusted doctors.