Practical guides, checklists and printable templates for adult children supporting their parents in India, whether you’re across town or across time zones. From sharing tasks between siblings in different countries to staying on top of doctor’s visits, written with Indian homes, services and costs in mind.
Guides for adult children living in another country, or another city, whose parents live in India: emergencies, help at home, paperwork, visits and staying connected.
Caregiving
A practical starting plan for NRIs and adult children abroad whose parents live in India: what to set up first, who to rely on locally, and how to stay connected.
· 5 min read
Caregiving
What to set up now so a fall, illness or hospital admission in India is handled quickly, even when you're in another country and another time zone.
· 4 min read
Caregiving
Jeevan Pramaan, the digital life certificate for pensioners in India, explained: when it's due, what's needed, how face authentication works, and helping from abroad.
· 5 min read
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A week-long grid you can fill in, adjust and print, so everyone helping knows what is planned and who is doing it.
A room-by-room checklist covering lighting, floors, bathrooms, stairs and the kitchen, with a running count as you go.
A one-page sheet for emergency contacts, a preferred hospital and key practical notes, ready to print and keep somewhere sensible.
Caregiving
A transparent way to plan elder care costs in Bengaluru: the seven cost areas to budget for, how to get real quotes, and where government schemes may help.
· 4 min read
Senior Living
A plain-language explanation of independent living, assisted living and nursing care, why the labels vary between providers in India, and what to ask before choosing.
· 4 min read
Caregiving
A practical way for siblings to share care for a parent: start with the parent's wishes, divide tasks by what each person can actually do, and keep checking in.
· 5 min read
Caregiving
Make a short trip home count: what to check and set up for parents in India, from health and home safety to bank nominations, documents and the life certificate.
· 4 min read
Senior Living
How to work out what help your parents need, choose between a helper, attendant, home nurse or agency, check people properly, and keep an eye on care from abroad.
· 4 min read
Health Literacy
What to gather, what to ask and how to help without taking over when you go to a doctor's appointment with an older parent or relative. Includes a printable checklist.
· 4 min read
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Health topics here are general information to help you prepare and ask good questions. They aren’t a diagnosis or a treatment plan. For decisions about one person’s health or care, please speak with a qualified professional who knows them.