Your home-care starting checklist.

A practical preparation list for families caring for a parent at home. Use it alongside your parent’s own care plan.

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Before coming home

Ask what has changed in your parent’s daily abilities.Get the current medication list and hospital discharge instructions.Confirm follow-up appointments and who to contact with questions.Ask for a demonstration of any care task you will need to help with.

Bedroom & night-time routine

Clear the route between the bed and the bathroom.Place glasses, a working phone and a lamp within reach.Check the bed-protection needs and keep clean bedding ready.Agree who will help at night if help is needed.

Bathroom & movement

Check lighting, slippery surfaces and clutter.Measure the toilet and shower before comparing equipment.Follow professional advice on walking aids and safe transfers.Keep toiletries and a towel easy to reach.

Everyday care

Plan suitable meals and drinks around the individual care instructions.Organise personal-care supplies and a laundry/waste routine.Keep medication information and emergency contacts together.Ask your parent what they would like to keep doing for themselves.

The people doing the caring

Agree who helps with meals, shopping and appointments.Arrange breaks and backup support for the main caregiver.Write down questions and changes to discuss with the care team.Keep your parent involved in decisions about their care.

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