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Caring for parents in India, wherever you live

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.

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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.

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Useful tools

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  • Weekly Care Schedule

    A week-long grid you can fill in, adjust and print, so everyone helping knows what is planned and who is doing it.

  • Home Safety Checklist

    A room-by-room checklist covering lighting, floors, bathrooms, stairs and the kitchen, with a running count as you go.

  • Emergency Information Sheet

    A one-page sheet for emergency contacts, a preferred hospital and key practical notes, ready to print and keep somewhere sensible.

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Every guide is researched from public sources, which are listed at the end of each guide, and is read and edited by a person before it’s published. When we find a mistake, we correct it and update the date.

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.

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