- Make it with your parent, not about them. Ask what they want shared, and with whom.
- Write down logistics, not medical details. Note that an appointment exists, not what it’s for.
- Never write passwords, PINs or account numbers on these pages.
- Agree who can see it, and where a printed copy is kept.
Share jobs by each person’s time and distance, not in equal piles. A plan people actually keep beats a perfectly fair one. Part 1 is the setup, which you do once. Part 2 is this week, which you update each week.
Part 1 · Set up: the recurring jobs
Example: Weekly grocery run · every Saturday · 1½ hours · in person · owner: Sam · backup: Alex
Big and small: shopping, rides, laundry, yard work, pharmacy pickups, a regular phone call. Fill in “Agreed owner” only once that person has said yes.
| Job | How often | Time it takes | In person or from anywhere? | Agreed owner | Backup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Who has time (optional)
Someone far away can still own calls, online orders, booking rides or arranging repairs.
| Person | Time they can give each week | Anything that limits them |
|---|---|---|
Part 2 · This week
More than one thing in a day? Use another row.
| Day | What’s happening | Who’s on it | Backup if needed | Done? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Try it, then adjust
Give it four weeks before changing much. Then ask: what slipped, and who has more or less time than we thought?
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