Free planning tools
Turn a difficult care decision into a useful set of questions.
Use these private, no-pressure worksheets and guides to compare schedules, communities, providers, costs and public resources.
Cost comparison calculator
Test a home-care schedule against a community monthly scenario using your own numbers.
Open tool 02Home-care agency checklist
Compare caregiver employment, screening, schedules, supervision, rates and backup.
Open tool 03Senior-living tour checklist
Ask about licenses, overnight support, fees, reassessment and agreements.
Open tool 04Home care vs. assisted living
Compare housing, schedules, social connection, family capacity and total cost.
Open tool 05Family care meeting agenda
Keep the older adult's priorities, facts, owners and deadlines in the conversation.
Open tool 06First 72 hours after discharge
Confirm clinical contacts, equipment, transportation, meals and first-night coverage.
Open tool 07Provider verification guide
Check identity, service category, territory, contract and operational details.
Open tool 08Vermont public resources
Reach aging agencies, benefits counseling, facility verification and resident-rights help.
Open toolUse the tools without creating a false answer
A checklist can reveal missing facts; it cannot diagnose, determine eligibility, certify safety or guarantee that a provider is suitable or available. Confirm important information directly and use qualified professionals for individual medical, legal, insurance and financial decisions.