Family Care PlansThe Family Care Binder
Fill it in once. Know what to do next.
A large-print binder for people planning ahead, and for the adult children helping them. It holds medicines, contacts, and paperwork — and it tells you what to do next, in plain English, with sources.
Buy the Complete Edition on Etsy – $44See all pricesPrintable file · Easy-to-read large print · Sources and dates on the guide pages · Core Edition $27
Want a printed book in the mail? Printed Complete is $79 with shipping. Printed Core is $49 with shipping. Large print, spiral binding, arrives in about three weeks, and includes the printable file. See the printed book option. Or buy the file and print it yourself at home — that costs nothing extra.
Prices and what is included are also written in plain text at /pricing and /llms.txt (helpful if an assistant is reading the page for you).
Not just blank pages
- Real numbers, with a source and a date. 2025 typical care costs for all 50 states, 2026 Medicare hospital amounts, and phone numbers checked in October 2026 (Complete Edition).
- Next steps, not just blank logs. What to say if someone calls with a scam, questions to ask before you leave the hospital, who to call about elder abuse, and how to check out a home care helper.
- For you or for a parent. Write it down once so your family never has to guess — or sit down together with one binder. There is also a path for veteran families.
Editions and add-ons
The Family Care Binder: Complete Edition
79-page printable file · ready to download right away
Everything in one place: emergency info, medicines, doctors, contacts, scam warnings, where important papers are kept, insurance, home notes, and "When I'm Gone." Also guides for choosing care, paying for care, hospital stays, caregiver logs, family meetings, coming home from the hospital, staying safely at home, memory care, elder abuse help, home care, and 2025 care costs for all 50 states, plus a free-help phone list.
Buy on Etsy – $44
The Family Care Binder: Core Edition
42-page printable file · ready to download right away
The essentials: emergency sheet, medicines, doctors, contacts, scam warnings, where papers are kept, plus a scam-protection plan, coming-home-from-the-hospital pages, a one-page home safety checklist, elder abuse help numbers, and a free-help phone list.
Buy on Etsy – $27
Aging in Place Home Safety Checklist
7-page printable file · ready to download right away
A walk-through of your home room by room, simple changes to make, a place to track repair quotes, home care options in plain English, and questions to ask a home care agency. Same content as Complete Edition Section 21.
Buy on Etsy – $9
Veteran Family Add-on
16-page printable file · ready to download right away
A simple veteran snapshot, how to find discharge papers (DD-214), and a 28-item checklist of Veterans Affairs benefits to ask about — health care, monthly payments, care at home, long-term care, survivors, burial, and state benefits — each with an official link. Free help and warnings about claim scams.
Buy on Etsy – $17
Veteran Family Bundle (Core + Veteran Add-on)
2 printable files, 58 pages (42 + 16) · ready to download right away
The Core Edition (42 pages) plus the Veteran Family Add-on (16 pages). Bought separately: $27 + $17 = $44.
Buy on Etsy – $39
Everything Bundle (Complete + Veteran Add-on)
2 printable files, 95 pages (79 + 16) · ready to download right away
The Complete Edition (79 pages) plus the Veteran Family Add-on (16 pages). Bought separately: $44 + $17 = $61. Check the Etsy listing for the final file list.
Buy on Etsy – $54The Everything Bundle is the Complete Edition plus the Veteran Family Add-on (79 + 16 pages). All of these are sold on Etsy.
About
I'm Darren: a military veteran, first responder, and longtime financial planner in Mount Juliet, Tennessee. Questions? Send a message to the Family Care Plans shop on Etsy.
Helpful next steps
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Trust & Will (coming soon)
The binder records where your will and other papers are kept; it does not create them. An online will service is one option to look at, along with a licensed attorney in your state.
Coming soonAura (coming soon)
The binder includes a scam-protection plan. An identity-theft monitoring service is one option some families add, along with freezing their credit.
Coming soonCommon questions
Is this a legal document?
No. It only helps you write down where your will, power of attorney, and advance directive are kept. For legal papers, talk with a licensed attorney in your state.
Do I need to fill in all of it?
No. Start with the one-hour Quick Start and the one-page Emergency Grab Sheet. One page filled in is better than a perfect binder left empty.
Can I type into the file on my computer?
No. It is made for large print on regular letter-size paper (8.5 by 11 inches). You print it and fill it in by hand. Or you can order a printed book that we mail to you — see Prices.
How do I order and get my binder?
To get a file you print yourself: buy on Etsy. You get the file right away by email, and you can also find it under You, then Purchases on etsy.com in a regular web browser (the Etsy phone app cannot download files). To get a printed book mailed to you: send a message to our Etsy shop and ask for the printed binder. It arrives in about three weeks and includes the printable file too.
Can I get a paper binder without using a computer?
Yes. Ask a family member or friend to send a message to the Family Care Plans shop on Etsy and order the printed book for you. Or they can buy the printable file and take it to any print shop. Printed Complete is $79 with shipping. Printed Core is $49 with shipping. Both are large print, spiral-bound books, and include the printable file.
What is the difference between the printed book and the file I print myself?
The file you print yourself is ready right away. Nothing is mailed. You print it at home or at a print shop. The printed book is a large-print, spiral-bound copy we mail to your door in about three weeks, and it includes the same printable file. Many older adults like paper they can hold. Many adult children buy the file and print it at home.
Can I get my money back?
For the printable file: once it is delivered, we cannot refund it. If a file will not open, message us through the Etsy shop and we will send it again. For a printed book: message the shop before we start printing if you need to cancel.
Does it tell me which Medicare plan to choose?
No. We do not recommend plans. For free, unbiased help, call 1-800-MEDICARE or your state's free Medicare counseling program (often called SHIP — State Health Insurance Assistance Program).
I am a veteran. Will this get me benefits?
No. It is a checklist of what to ask. Only the Department of Veterans Affairs decides who qualifies. Free accredited Veterans Service Officers can help you apply.
Where should I keep it?
Somewhere safe, like a locked drawer or a fire-resistant box. Never write full account numbers, PINs, or passwords. The binder shows how to record the last four digits and where things are kept.