The Aging Parents Playbook

Know exactly what to do — before something happens to Mom or Dad.

A 66-page printable system + family spreadsheet that turns worry into a plan. Built on public guidance from the CDC, the National Institute on Aging, Medicare, the FTC and the FBI.

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The Aging Parents Playbook printable pages
Be honest

Does this sound like you?

You call every Sunday and hang up still not sure they're really okay
You noticed the loose rug, the dark hallway, the unopened mail — and didn't know how to bring it up
You couldn't tell a paramedic their medications or allergies right now
You have no idea where their insurance papers, will or bank details are
"We'll talk about it later" has been the plan for years
You live far away, and every late-night call makes your heart drop

If you ticked even one, this playbook was made for you. Most families start planning in a hospital corridor. This is how you start at the kitchen table instead.

If… then

Whatever your situation, there's a page for it.

If they live alone…

Run the 30-minute Home Safety Audit: 59 checks, a score out of 100 and a fix-first list with real prices.

If an ambulance came tonight…

The fridge sheet paramedics look for, wallet cards, Medical ID on their phone and the first 48 hours in hospital.

If they say "I'm fine"…

7 word-for-word scripts for driving, money, moving, power of attorney and end-of-life wishes.

If something feels off…

The Warning Signs Decoder: call 911, call the doctor today, or mention it at the next visit.

If you live far away…

40 things to notice on a holiday visit and a weekly check-in call script that reveals more than "how are you?"

If it's all on you…

A family care plan, meeting agenda and a shared spreadsheet that splits costs between siblings.

What's inside the playbook
Home safety audit
Part 1

Score their home out of 100 in 30 minutes.

About 1 in 4 adults over 65 falls every year — most of them at home. The audit finds the risks room by room and tells you what to fix first.

Part 6

The hard talks, word for word.

"I'm not trying to put you in a home. I'm trying to keep you in this one for as long as you want to be here." — and exactly what to say when they push back.

Conversation scripts
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Start with the 10-Minute Parent Safety Check.

  • The 15 highest-risk checks in an older parent's home
  • The emergency fridge sheet paramedics look for first
  • Printable PDF — no email, no sign-up
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The full system

The Aging Parents Playbook

$9.99
  • 66-page printable PDF (US Letter) — 11 step-by-step parts
  • 100-point Home Safety Audit with fix-first plan
  • Warning Signs Decoder + Emergency Kit
  • 7 word-for-word conversation scripts
  • Scam Shield, care options compared, family care plan
  • Bonus: Care Dashboard spreadsheet (Excel + Google Sheets)
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Questions

My parents are still healthy. Isn't this too early?

It's the perfect time. Every document and conversation here is easier — and sometimes only possible — while your parent is well and making their own decisions.

My parents don't want "help". Won't this make things worse?

The whole playbook is built around keeping your parent in charge. Part 6 gives you openers and exactly what to say when they push back.

I live far away. Is it still useful?

Yes — the emergency kit, the "where everything is" inventory, the scam setup and the weekly check-in call are designed for long-distance families.

How do I get it?

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Is this medical or legal advice?

No. It's general information for families, built on public guidance. It helps you notice, prepare and ask the right questions. In an emergency, call 911.

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