Caring for a Parent: Appointment Organiser for Families (Printable and Fillable)

Going with Mum or Dad to their appointments? Keep everything in one place, so you, your parent and your siblings all know what was said and what happens next.

This 13-page organiser is made for adult children and partners who help an older parent through doctor visits:

• Health Profile: one page to hand to any new doctor, nurse or hospital
• Care Team Directory: every doctor, clinic, pharmacy and service, with numbers and next appointments
• Medicines Across All Doctors: one list, whoever prescribed it, to bring to every visit
• Before the Appointment: what to bring, what has changed, the questions to ask, and who does what on the day
• Visit Summary for the Family: fill it in after the visit and share a photo with your siblings
• Changes I Have Noticed and Falls and Near Falls Log: dated notes that are far easier to explain than memories
• Family Task Rota: who drives, who collects medicines, who books follow-ups
• Questions About Care and Support: medicines, safety at home, memory and mood, and support for the family
• Hospital Stay and Discharge: a bag checklist and the questions to ask before going home

How you get it: an instant PDF download (A4). Type into it on a phone, tablet or computer, or print it and fill it in by hand. Print as many prep sheets and visit summaries as you need.

Pairs with the Specialist Appointment Prep Pack (20 one-page specialist sheets). Income from both goes toward the costs of running and improving DoctorVisitPrep.com, so the guides can stay free to read.

For preparation and organisation only, not medical advice. Always follow your own doctor's instructions.