10. Are you familiar with the parent’s financial situation?

Is the parent able to manage his own finances? Do you need to review his finances for the following:
  • Mortgage
  • Legal Debts
  • Pension Benefit from a company
  • Social Security benefit
  • 401k
  • IRA
  • Bills to be paid; ongoing debt
  • Stocks
  • Bonds
  • Dividends
  • CDs
  • Any other source of income
  • Real estate holdings
  • Credit cards; debt
  • Checking and savings accounts
  • Taxes on property
  • Involvement in law suits, either as the plaintiff or the defendant

11. Do you know all of the professionals with whom the parent is in contact?

  • Doctors
  • Attorney
  • Accountant
  • Stock broker
  • Insurance agent
  • Banker

12. Do you know what legal documents the parent has?

  • Will
  • Power of Attorney
  • Durable Power of Attorney
  • Healthcare Directive
  • Documents regarding ownership of any real estate, valuables, property

13. Do you know about your parent’s health?

  • What medications does the parent take?
  • Do you know the dosages and frequency?
  • Do you know the names of all doctors (Primary Care and Specialists), their telephone numbers and addresses?
  • Do you know what each medication is being prescribed for?
  • Do you have a list of emergency contacts?
  • Do you know when doctors' visits are scheduled?
  • Do you know what conditions the parent is being treated for?
  • Is the parent able to answer all of the questions above?

CONTINUED: 'My experience...'

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