7-question wizard gives a personalized care recommendation.
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Family Collaboration
Shared updates, task assignments, and transition planning.
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Education Hub
Plain-English guides on dementia, driving, legal docs, and more.
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Emotional Support
Caregiver burnout check, stories, and community connection.
Your Care Dashboard
Good morning. Here's what matters today for Margaret's care.
AI: "What Should I Do Next?"
Based on Margaret's current care profile and recent activity
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Schedule a neurologist visit this week. Margaret's confusion episodes have increased from 1x to 3x weekly based on your logs. This warrants professional evaluation for dementia progression.
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Review memory care options now. Her current cognitive score and wandering risk suggest memory care may be needed within 3–6 months. Starting your search now gives you time to choose thoughtfully, not urgently.
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Complete the Power of Attorney document. It has been on your legal checklist for 2 weeks. This is time-sensitive — it cannot be executed if cognitive capacity declines further.
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Add Sarah (sister) to the family collab. You're managing this alone. Sharing the daily log and decisions with family reduces caregiver burden significantly.
⏰ Today's Smart Nudges
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Medication review dueMargaret's Aricept dosage was last reviewed 4 months ago. Schedule with Dr. Chen.
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Care plan update needed3 new symptoms logged this week. Consider updating care instructions for your home aide.
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Caregiver check-inYou've logged 18 care hours this week. Take 20 minutes for yourself today — it matters.
Today's Medications View all →
💊 Aricept 10mg✓ 8am
💊 Lisinopril 5mg⏰ 12pm
💊 Vitamin D6pm
Upcoming Appointments View all →
Dr. Chen — Neurology
Tomorrow, March 20 · 2:00 PM
Physical Therapy
March 24 · 10:00 AM
Memory Care Tour — Sunrise
March 26 · 11:00 AM
Recent Notes Add note →
Today, 9:14am
Confused about what day it was at breakfast. Redirected gently — settled after 5 min.
Mar 17
Good day overall. Walked in garden 20 min, ate full lunch.
Mar 16
Restless at night, up twice. Asked for Dad (deceased).
Care Progress Legal docs →
Care PlanComplete
Legal Documents60%
Financial Planning35%
Care Facility Research20%
Daily Care Tracker
Medications, appointments, symptom logs, and emergency contacts — all in one place.
Tracking 4 medications for Margaret · Today: 2/4 taken
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Aricept (Donepezil) 10mg
For Alzheimer's — take with water
8:00 AM
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AM
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Lisinopril 5mg
Blood pressure — take with food
12:00 PM
✓
PM
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Metoprolol 25mg
Heart rate — do not skip doses
8:00 AM8:00 PM
✓
AM
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Vitamin D3 2000 IU
Bone health — with dinner
6:00 PM
✓
Eve
⚠️ Reminder: Aricept and blood pressure medications should never be abruptly stopped. Always consult Dr. Chen before making changes.
March 2026 · 5 upcoming appointments
March 2026
MAR
20
Neurology — Dr. Chen
2:00 PM · Baylor Medical Center · Memory & cognition follow-up
Tomorrow
MAR
24
Physical Therapy
10:00 AM · Athletico PT · Balance and gait training
In 5 days
MAR
26
Memory Care Facility Tour
11:00 AM · Sunrise at North Dallas · With Sarah (sister)
Family
28 entries in the last 30 days
🧠 BEHAVIORToday, 9:14am
Confused about what day it was at breakfast. Gently redirected — settled within 5 minutes. Ate full breakfast afterward.
⭐ GOOD DAYMar 17
Wonderful afternoon. Walked in the garden for 20 minutes, recognized old photos, ate a full lunch. Laughed at TV together.
😊 MOODMar 16
Restless at night — up twice. Asked for Dad (deceased). Sundowning seems to be worsening. Will mention to Dr. Chen.
🩺 PHYSICALMar 14
Slight fall in bathroom — caught herself on grab bar. No injury. Recommend adding non-slip mat near tub.
Keep this updated and accessible to all caregivers.
🚨 Emergency: Call 911 first for life-threatening situations. Use this list for non-emergency coordination.
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Dr. Linda Chen
Primary Neurologist · Baylor Medical
📞 (214) 555-0192
Primary MD
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Sarah Johnson
Daughter (you) · Primary Caregiver
📞 (972) 555-0834
Primary
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Michael Johnson
Son · Secondary Caregiver
📞 (214) 555-0471
Family
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Texas Poison Control
24-hour hotline
📞 1-800-222-1222
Hotline
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Maria Gonzalez
In-home aide · Mon–Fri 9am–3pm
📞 (972) 555-0622
Aide
Care Planning Wizard
Answer 7 questions to receive a personalized care recommendation.
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Care Type Guide
Understand your options — pros, cons, costs, and when each type is the right fit.
Specialized care for Alzheimer's and dementia. Never substitute standard assisted living for someone with active dementia — the risk is significant.
Secure, dementia-safe environment
Staff trained in cognitive care
Structured routines reduce anxiety
Most restrictive environment
Significant cost premium
💵 $5,000–$9,500/month · +$1,000–2,000 above assisted living
🚨 Act now if: Wandering, not recognizing family, severe nighttime confusion, safety incidents at home.
Costs & Financial Planning
Understand the real cost of care and make your savings last.
Monthly Cost Estimator
Customize inputs for state-by-state estimates.
Savings Runway Calculator
How long will your savings last?
💡 If your runway is under 3 years, start exploring Medicaid eligibility now — the application takes 3–6 months and has a 5-year look-back period.
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Medicare
Federal insurance for people 65+.
Short-term skilled nursing (up to 100 days)
Home health care (after hospital stay)
Hospice care
Long-term custodial care
Assisted living or memory care
Ongoing in-home aide
Pays 100% days 1–20, co-pay days 21–100, nothing after day 100.
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Medicaid
For low-income individuals — rules vary by state.
Long-term nursing home care
In-home personal care (waiver)
Adult day care
Some assisted living (state waiver)
Services above program limits
⚠️ 5-year look-back for asset transfers. Plan early with an elder law attorney.
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Long-Term Care Insurance
Private insurance, best purchased in 50s–60s.
Assisted living & memory care
In-home aide services
Adult day care & nursing homes
Inflation protection (if rider added)
Pre-existing conditions
Best ages 55–65. Average benefit: $150–$250/day for 2–5 years.
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Veterans Benefits (VA)
Significant benefits — often overlooked.
Aid & Attendance benefit (up to $2,200/mo)
VA nursing homes & adult day care
Home health aide services
Caregiver respite programs
Aid & Attendance is hugely underused — a wartime veteran needing daily help may qualify immediately.
Most families underestimate total care costs by 30–50%. These hidden expenses add up fast.
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Medications
$200–$800/mo
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Home Modifications
$3,000–$20,000
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Transportation
$300–$600/mo
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Medical Equipment
$500–$5,000
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Housekeeping & Meals
$400–$1,200/mo
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Safety & Monitoring
$50–$200/mo
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Legal & Financial
$2,000–$8,000
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Caregiver Respite
$200–$800/mo
📌 Add a 20% buffer to any care budget estimate. Unexpected costs are nearly universal, especially in the first 6 months of a new care arrangement.
Education Hub
Complex topics in plain English. Short reads, clear answers, real guidance.
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Dementia vs. Normal Aging
What's just forgetfulness — and what's a warning sign? Learn the difference clearly.
⏱ 4 min read · Most important first read
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When to Stop Driving
The conversation nobody wants to have — and exactly how to have it. Plus legal options.
⏱ 3 min read · Very common concern
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Legal Documents Explained
Power of attorney, living wills, POLST forms — what each one does and when you need them.
⏱ 5 min read · Do this soon
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End-of-Life Planning
Hospice vs. palliative care, what to expect, and how to honor your loved one's wishes.
⏱ 6 min read · Sensitive but essential
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Stages of Cognitive Decline
Understanding the 7 stages of Alzheimer's helps you plan ahead and set realistic expectations.
⏱ 5 min read · Know what's coming
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Fall Prevention at Home
Falls are the #1 cause of injury-related hospitalization for seniors. Here's what you can do today.
⏱ 3 min read · Act this week
Legal & Decision Support
The most urgent, confusing decisions — made clear and actionable.
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Durable Power of Attorney (POA)
Designates someone to make financial and legal decisions if your loved one becomes incapacitated. Must be executed while the person has cognitive capacity.
⚡ Urgent — cannot be created after capacity is lost
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Healthcare Proxy / Medical POA
Names someone to make medical decisions. Separate from financial POA. Often the most important document for dementia patients.
⚡ Urgent — critical for medical consent
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Advance Healthcare Directive (Living Will)
Documents the person's wishes for end-of-life care — resuscitation, ventilators, feeding tubes. Reduces family conflict and medical guesswork.
⚠️ Important — do this within 3 months
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POLST / MOLST Form
Physician Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment. A medical order (not just a directive) that travels with the patient and is honored by EMS and hospitals.
⚠️ Important — get from primary physician
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Will & Trust
Ensures assets are distributed as intended. A trust can also help with Medicaid planning and avoiding probate. Consult an elder law attorney.
📌 Do this — average cost: $1,000–$3,500
💡 Find help: Search "elder law attorney near me" or visit the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys at naela.org.
✅ What to Do After a Dementia Diagnosis
✅ What to Do After a Serious Fall
Moving from Home → Assisted Living
This is one of the hardest transitions a family makes. Here is a step-by-step guide to doing it well.
💜 It's normal to grieve this transition — even when it's the right decision. Many families report that once the person adjusts (usually 2–6 weeks), quality of life significantly improves.
Family Collaboration
Share care updates, divide responsibilities, and make decisions together — even across distances.
SJ
Sarah (you)Today, 9:30am
Mom had some confusion at breakfast but settled quickly. Neurologist appt is tomorrow at 2pm — Michael, can you join via FaceTime?
MJ
MichaelYesterday, 4:15pm
I reviewed the Sunrise memory care brochure. Looks really good. Their secure wing has a 4.8 rating. Let's all do the tour on Mar 26. I'll fly in.
KL
Karen (aunt)Mar 16, 7pm
I'll come help for a long weekend in April. Just tell me what would be most useful — I'm happy to do the pharmacy runs and grocery shopping.
8 tasks · 3 completed · 5 open
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Schedule neurology appointment
Assigned to Sarah · Done Mar 15
Complete Durable Power of Attorney
Assigned to Sarah · Urgent
Due this week
Tour Sunrise Memory Care facility
Assigned to Sarah + Michael · Mar 26
Mar 26
Get medication list updated with Dr. Chen
Assigned to Sarah · After Mar 20 appt
In progress
Research Medicaid waiver eligibility in TX
Assigned to Michael
Unstarted
4 people in this care circle
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Sarah Johnson (You)
Primary caregiver · Richardson, TX
Admin
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Michael Johnson
Son · Dallas, TX · Last active: Yesterday
Member
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Karen Lewis
Aunt · Austin, TX · Last active: Mar 16
Member
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Maria Gonzalez
In-home aide · Can view notes & calendar
Aide
Sharing care updates reduces primary caregiver burnout by up to 40%. Invite even distant family — they can help with research, phone calls, or just moral support.
Major decisions that need family input. Vote or add your perspective.
Should we move Mom to memory care in the next 3 months?
Open Vote
Dr. Chen recommends evaluation for memory care transition. Wandering risk has increased. Discuss before the Mar 26 tour.
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Yes, let's plan
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Not yet
2
Need more info
You Are Not Alone 💙
Caregiving is one of the most loving and exhausting things a person can do. This space is for you.
Caregiver Burnout Check
Rate how you've felt this week on each dimension (1 = fine, 5 = really struggling).
Reminders for Hard Days
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You're doing enough
There's no perfect caregiver. Showing up, even imperfectly, is an act of love.
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Your needs matter too
You can't pour from an empty cup. Rest isn't selfish — it's required.
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Grief is part of this
Mourning who your parent used to be is normal and valid. It's called anticipatory grief.
Stories from Other Caregivers
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Linda M., 54
Daughter caregiver, Austin TX · Alzheimer's
"I felt like I was failing every day for the first year. Moving Mom to memory care felt like giving up. Six months later, she's happier and calmer than she'd been in two years — and so am I."
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Robert K., 61
Son caregiver, Chicago IL · Parkinson's
"The hardest part was convincing my siblings this was serious. Once I started logging everything in writing — symptoms, meds, incidents — they finally understood. Sharing that data changed everything for our family."
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Diana & James T.
Couple caregivers, Phoenix AZ · Vascular dementia
"We almost divorced over caregiving stress. Splitting tasks — James does medications, I do appointments — and hiring a respite aide two days a week saved our marriage and our relationship with Mom."
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Patricia S., 48
Long-distance daughter, Boston MA
"Being 1,200 miles away and watching Mom decline is its own kind of grief. The family app changed everything — I feel part of her care now, not just an outsider waiting for bad news."
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