Aging in Place Guides & Books

This page includes organizational documents and books about Aging in Place. The guides are PDF documents; you will need Acrobat Reader to open and print them.

Personal Health Organizer

This Personal Health Organizer workbook is designed to keep the care receiver’s updated healthcare information organized. Having essential information in one place reduces stress, prevents medication errors, and gives everyone involved in care — new caregivers starting their first shift, family members at appointments, or emergency responders — a single, reliable source of truth. Keep it in a brightly colored binder where it can be easily found.

Location Sharing Conversation Guide

Location sharing can help with safety and peace of mind. But it works best when everyone understands how and why it is being used. This short guide helps caregivers and older adults talk clearly and respectfully about location sharing. It covers when it is turned on, who can see it, and how needs may change over time. The goal is to protect independence, lower stress, and make sure location sharing stays a helpful tool—not a source of conflict.

The Art of Dying Well

We all have ideas about what a good life and a good death look like. Here is one writer’s practical guide to planning ahead.

Monthly Home Maintenance Checklist

Stay safe and independent at home with this Home Maintenance Checklist. Organized by month to keep track of essential home maintenance tasks throughout the year.

Home Safety Checklist

A simple, large-print checklist that helps you quickly spot common home safety concerns. It supports safer and more comfortable daily living.