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You care for an older family member

Caring for older family members requires not only time and attention, but also preparing documents that allow everyday matters to be managed smoothly and emergencies to be handled.

A complete set of medical, financial and legal documents lets you act on the senior’s behalf, protect their rights and safety, and makes contact with institutions and medical services easier.

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From the expert

„When we care for an older family member, it is not only concern for everyday life - it is also responsibility for documents, decisions and rights that often no one sees. In practice I see that a missing power of attorney, contract or access to the senior’s data can matter more than our love for our loved ones."
- Paweł Blajer, attorney-at-law, PhD, estate-planning specialist

A list of documents and materials worth preparing

As originals and as digital copies.

  1. 1 The senior’s medical records - all test results, histories of chronic illnesses, vaccination and procedure documents
  2. 2 Lists of medications and medical recommendations - together with instructions for emergencies
  3. 3 Information about the senior’s diet and allergies
  4. 4 Health and property insurance policies - together with instructions for use if the person in your care is unconscious
  5. 5 ID card, birth certificate and a current photo of the senior - useful for searches or identification
  6. 6 Information about blood type, implants, implanted medical devices and other special health features
  7. 7 Information about the medical facilities where the senior receives ongoing treatment
  8. 8 Contacts for family doctors, specialists and others involved in care
  9. 9 Care agreements or the senior’s place of residence
  10. 10 Statements regarding preferred treatment and medical decisions in critical situations

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Create your safe today!

It’s best to start with a single document from the list above. It will take you a few minutes, and your family will receive exactly what they need, exactly when they need it.

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