“5 Things Every Family Caregiver Should Have in Place Before a Crisis.”

Caring for an aging parent can change in an instant. A fall. A trip to the emergency room. A sudden change in memory. A hospital discharge you weren’t expecting. And suddenly, your family is being asked to make important decisions when everyone is already overwhelmed. In this video, I walk through 5 things every family caregiver should have in place BEFORE a crisis happens, including: 1. A complete and current medication list 2. Important medical information in one place 3. The conversations your family needs to have before a crisis 4. Knowing who will handle what when help is needed 5. Estate-planning documents and decisions that shouldn’t be left until an emergency The goal isn’t to prepare for everything that could possibly happen. It’s to make sure that when something does happen, your family isn’t starting from zero. This video includes a paid partnership with EZ Will & Trust. I’m not an attorney, and I’m sharing general educational information and my experience with EZ Will & Trust. I may earn a commission if you purchase through my link. EZ Will & Trust: https://ezwillandtrust.com/ref/certifiedsenioradvisorusa/ Here at First Step, we’re not afraid to have the hard conversations—because we know they’re the ones that will mean the most. Subscribe for practical information about family caregiving, Medicare, dementia, senior care, and aging. And remember you don't have to walk this path alone, we can take the first step together. #FamilyCaregiver #Caregiving #AgingParents #EstatePlanning #SeniorCare #CaregiverSupport #EZWillAndTrust