About Family Elder Planning
Practical help for bringing a loved one home.
When an older loved one leaves the hospital or rehab, there is a lot to keep track of. Family Elder Planning helps you prepare for the first days at home and keep track of who will do what.
No account, email address, or payment needed.
Created by Faz Azad
Why I built Family Elder Planning
I started this site after my mother-in-law became ill and spent several days in the hospital. When she was ready to come home, we realized how many details we still had to sort out: next steps, follow-up appointments, and who would handle each task.
My wife is a kindergarten teacher, and I work in technology. We are used to managing busy days, but helping an older parent come home was new to us.
I built Family Elder Planning to put the practical tools we needed in one place. I want families to have a clearer way to prepare, ask questions, and keep track of what needs to be done.
I’ve asked licensed social workers and others who support families for practical feedback. I’m grateful for their help making the site easier to use.
— Faz AzadCreator of Family Elder Planning
Independent and practical
Family Elder Planning is an independent project. We do not accept paid provider rankings or endorsements for care-provider referrals. We also do not accept sponsored editorial placement or provider-listing fees.
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Your care notes stay with you
Notes entered in the planner stay on your device. The paid Care System saves your plan in this browser on this device. You choose what to export or print to share.
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For organizing care
Family Elder Planning is not a medical provider. These tools help you organize information and questions; they do not replace medical, legal, financial, insurance, tax, benefits, or emergency advice. Follow your care team’s instructions and contact emergency services for urgent help. Read the medical disclaimer.
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