Instant digital download · $12 one-time
The Family Caregiver Binder
A 21-page fillable PDF plus a shared Family Care Log spreadsheet — so siblings can keep Mom or Dad’s care in one place.
- 21-page printable and fillable PDF (1,100+ form fields)
- Shared Family Care Log for Google Sheets or Excel
- Missed doses, refills, and appointments highlighted automatically
- Created by PA Care Finder for Pennsylvania families
Organizational tool only, not medical, legal, or financial advice. For personal use only.
What's inside
Two files. Instant download. Nothing ships.
1. The binder
21-page fillable PDF
- Emergency information sheet (fridge-ready) and key contacts
- Medical profile: conditions, allergies, surgeries, vaccinations, equipment
- Doctors, pharmacy, and patient-portal page
- Medication list, daily medication log, weekly checklist
- Appointment tracker and doctor-visit notes
- Symptom and vitals log
- Care team and sibling task split
- Insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid info
- Legal documents checklist (POA, advance directive, will locations)
- Care-home tour checklist and comparison sheet (up to 4 communities)
- Monthly caregiver expense tracker
- Caregiver self-care page plus notes and family updates
2. The care log
Spreadsheet with 7 tabs
- Start Here — setup steps, family list, and an at-a-glance dashboard
- Medications — route and frequency dropdowns, refill-due highlighting
- Dose Log — who gave which dose; missed doses turn red, refused turn amber
- Appointments — countdown in days and who’s driving
- Tasks & Who Owns Them — owner/backup dropdowns and overdue flags
- Expenses — totals by month, person, and category, plus fair-share balance
- Contacts
Who it's for
Caring for Mom or Dad is a family job, but the information usually lives in one person's head. This kit puts it where everyone can use it.
Adult children coordinating care
Keep medications, doctors, insurance, and legal-paper locations out of one person’s head — and off a pile of sticky notes.
Siblings sharing the work
The Family Care Log is built for Google Sheets or Excel so everyone can see who gave which dose, who owns which task, and who is owed for expenses.
Families touring Pennsylvania care homes
The binder includes a tour checklist and a side-by-side comparison sheet for up to four communities — the same questions we recommend on PA Care Finder.
Anyone who wants one calm place for the details
Fill it in on screen (1,100+ form fields) or print US Letter pages and write. Large, easy-to-read type in a sage and navy design.
Frequently asked questions
- What do I get after I buy?
- Instant digital download of two files: the 21-page fillable Family Caregiver Binder PDF and the Family Care Log spreadsheet (.xlsx). Nothing is shipped. After payment you’ll land on a download page, and we’ll email the same links if you checkout with an email address.
- How do I fill in the PDF or share the spreadsheet?
- Open the PDF in free Adobe Acrobat Reader (or another form-capable PDF reader), type, and save — or print as many copies as you need. Upload the spreadsheet to Google Drive, open it in Google Sheets, and click Share to invite siblings. It also works in Excel. Sample rows are marked “EXAMPLE - delete.”
- Is this medical, legal, or financial advice?
- No. This is an organizational tool only. It does not provide medical, legal, financial, or insurance advice. Always follow the guidance of your doctors, pharmacist, and other licensed professionals.
- Can I print extra copies? Who is it for?
- Yes — print as many copies as your household needs. The files are for personal use; please don’t resell or share them. Created by PA Care Finder, a directory to help families find and compare Pennsylvania care homes.
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Get the binder — $12
One-time purchase. Instant download of the fillable PDF and the Family Care Log. Still looking for a licensed home? Browse the PA directory or request a free shortlist.
Organizational tool only, not medical, legal, or financial advice. Always follow the guidance of your doctors, pharmacist, and other licensed professionals.