Family Transition LinkFree Elder Care Resources & Guides
Practical tools to help you navigate elder care decisions. Download checklists, guides, and templates created by professionals who understand what families face.
Family Caregiver Dashboard
Handle what needs doing now for your loved one. Share a to-do list with family, track appointments and medications, add them to your phone calendar, and start with a 15-step checklist. Works on phones and tablets.
Search & Compare Assisted Living
Search Southwest Ohio communities, pick up to three, and download the comparison guide with their details already filled in.
Whether you're wondering how to find assisted living for elderly parents, need help downsizing an elderly parent's home, or want to understand Medicare coverage for rehab facilities, our free guides and checklists provide step-by-step guidance. Learn what happens after hospital discharge, discover how to choose a rehab facility after surgery, understand the difference between rehab and skilled nursing, and know when to consider hospice care. Our resources cover Ohio Medicaid eligibility for nursing home care, VA Aid and Attendance benefits, and how to pay for assisted living with 7 funding options explained.
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Hospital Discharge Checklist
Essential steps when your loved one is being discharged. Know your rights and timeline.
Essential Documents Checklist
Critical legal and financial documents every family needs organized.
Community Tour Checklist
Questions to ask when visiting senior living communities.
Community Tour Checklist
Questions to ask and things to look for when visiting assisted living, memory care, or nursing home facilities.
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Assisted Living Comparison Guide
How to evaluate and compare senior living facilities side-by-side. Includes scoring criteria and red flags to watch for.
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Understanding Levels of Care
Guide explaining the differences between independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing facilities.
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Room-by-Room Downsizing Checklist
A practical guide to help you decide what to keep, donate, sell, or discard. Organized by room with specific recommendations.
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Family Meeting Agenda Template
Structure difficult conversations about care, housing, and finances with your family. Includes talking points and decision frameworks.
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Estate Sale Planning Guide
How to plan and execute a successful estate sale. Includes pricing strategies, timing tips, and professional vs. DIY considerations.
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Home Modification Assessment
Checklist for evaluating home safety and accessibility. Identifies common hazards and recommended modifications for aging in place.
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Questions to Ask Care Providers
Comprehensive checklist for interviewing home care agencies and individual caregivers.
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Hospital Discharge Checklist
Essential steps when your loved one is being discharged. Know your rights, timeline, and what questions to ask before leaving.
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Care Plan Template
Document your loved one's care needs, preferences, routines, and emergency contacts in one comprehensive plan.
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Caregiver Self-Care Guide
Resources and strategies for family caregivers to prevent burnout and maintain their own health and wellbeing.
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Essential Documents Checklist
Make sure these critical legal, financial, and personal documents are in order, accessible, and up to date.
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Medicaid Planning Basics
Understanding eligibility requirements, spend-down rules, asset protection strategies, and the application process.
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VA Aid & Attendance Guide
Help veterans and surviving spouses understand eligibility and apply for up to $2,829/month in benefits for care costs.
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Powers of Attorney Explained
Understand the different types of POA, why they're essential, and what happens if you don't have them in place.
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