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Parent Readiness Score

Fifteen questions across legal, medical, home, money and daily life, with a to-do list.

An older couple using a laptop in their living room

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Parent Readiness Score

Fifteen questions across five areas. Be honest. Every 'not yet' becomes a to-do.

Legal
Power of attorney is signed
A health care proxy is named
They have a current will
Medical
You have a current medication list
You have their main doctor's contact
You have copies of their insurance cards
Home
A home safety walkthrough is done
Emergency contacts are posted
Money
Bills are on autopay or someone can pay them
Someone can access accounts in an emergency
You've talked about how care would be paid for
Daily life
They have a weekly activity they look forward to
Someone checks in daily
They have a way to call for help

0 of 15 answered

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Just starting
Legal0/3
Medical0/3
Home0/2
Money0/3
Daily life0/3

Not legal, medical or financial advice.

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