Parent info binder
Everything someone would need in an emergency, on paper, in one place. Print it, fill it in together, and keep a copy for yourself.
Write down where things are kept, not full account numbers or passwords. Store the binder somewhere safe that family can find.
The basics
- Full legal name
- Date of birth
- Address
- Phone
- Preferred hospital
Allergies and health conditions
- Allergies
- Health conditions
- Recent surgeries or hospital stays
Insurance
- Medicare: where the red, white, and blue card is kept
- Medigap or Medicare Advantage plan and phone
- Drug plan (Part D) and phone
- Medicaid, if any
- Other insurance (VA, retiree, long-term care)
Pharmacy
- Pharmacy name
- Phone
Legal papers: where they are kept
- Will or trust
- Power of attorney (money)
- Patient advocate designation (health care)
- Funeral wishes or prepaid contract
- Attorney name and phone
Around the house
- Spare key is with
- Utilities and phone numbers
- Pets and who cares for them
- Neighbor who checks in
What matters to them
- Daily routine and favorite things
- Wishes about care and where to live