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Your Parent Moves In: First 30 Days
What to do when a parent moves in and needs care.
- 8 short, focused sections, from “The First 24 Hours” to “When the 30 Days Are Over”
- A one-page cheat sheet to screenshot and keep
- A resource card with every number you need, on one page
- About 2 to 3 hours of focused work, spread across the first two weeks.
- 14-page PDF, read on any device or print at home
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From the first page
A note before you begin
You did not plan for this week to look like this. Maybe a fall happened, or a diagnosis came, or you just stood in your parent's kitchen and realized they were not managing anymore. Whatever brought you here, you are not behind. You are not failing. You are doing what most people do: figuring it out as you go, with love and very little sleep. The first thirty days matter more than any month that follows. Not because you have to get everything right — you will not, and that is fine — but because a few early decisions protect your parent and protect you. You only have to do the next thing. Not the whole list. The next thing. This guide is built for that. Read one section when you have ten minutes. Screenshot the cheat sheet. Share it with a sibling or a spouse. You opened it. That was already the right move.
— Written by people who have been here
What's inside
Everything you need, nothing you don't
- 01The First 24 Hours
You do not have to solve everything today.
- 02Safety Changes You Can Make Today
Small fixes now prevent enormous problems later.
- 03Medications: Getting This Right
A messy medication drawer is a serious safety issue. You can fix it.
- 04Medicare, Medicaid, and What Is Covered
The system is confusing. Here is what matters most right now.
- 05Legal Papers That Protect You Both
You do not need a lawyer this week. But you need to know what exists.
- 06Building a Daily Routine
Routine reduces everyone's anxiety, including theirs.
- 07Getting Help Without Guilt
Asking for help is not giving up. It is the plan.
- 08When the 30 Days Are Over
You made it through. Now build for what comes next.
A peek at the cheat sheet
If you only do five things today
- Call 1-800-677-1116 to find local elder care services.
- Ask the doctor for a written medication list on day one.
- Report your parent's new address to Social Security.
- Do one safety fix per day, not all at once.
- You are allowed to ask for help. Do it this week.
The full guide explains the why and the how behind each one, step by step.
The difference
Before and after this guide
Without a plan
- No idea where to start
- Pills, bills and appointments everywhere
- Family tension over who does what
- Running on empty
With your guide
- A safe, ready home in the first few days
- One system for medications and appointments
- The right agencies and benefits contacted
- A plan that includes rest for you
How it works
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Start with the checklist on page one. Clear actions, not theory, so you feel progress straight away.
Questions
Before you buy
Is this only for a parent moving in?
Your Parent Moves In: First 30 Days is written for that moment, but much of it helps any family starting to care for an older parent.
Is this legal or medical advice?
No. It's general information. For medical, legal or benefits decisions, speak to a qualified professional. The guide shows you who to call.
Does it cover my state's rules?
It covers the general steps and national agencies. Rules and programmes vary by state, so confirm the details locally. The guide shows you how to find your local agency.
How do I get the guide?
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Care for them. Keep yourself well.
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