I have spent the entire morning (it’s now 1:30p) organizing my emails.  Yawnnnn – almost as boring and tedious as ‘alphabetizing your spices.’  So, what would you think of giving a gift of organizing to your loved one?

Giving a gift of ‘organization’ is cost effective because it’s your time, spent with your family member – PRICELESS and  it goes so far when it comes to the senior person in your life!   There are two ways to help organize someone’s  paperlife.  One way would be to start gathering all the existing papers, create a list and find out what may be missing (check out our website for tips on checklists).  Organize essential papers, making certain that there are an appropriate number of copies, and those copies are placed in the hands of those that need them most.  I do caution you to not have THE ONLY COPY in the bank’s safety deposit box.  Most emergencies aren’t coordinated with the banks hours.  Now that you have your checklist; your file of important papers, copies distributed accordingly – take a look at the second way.

The second ‘way’ a paperlife can be organized is through a system called MedeFile.  This system, when purchased and activated, begins the process of collecting medical records, medication lists, lab results, xray results, medical care and emergency contact information, as well as advanced directives (some of #1 paperwork).  This is all entered into a password protected, secure website, where you have control to add, edit, or delete information.  It is then stored on a thumbdrive or silicone band (eg Livestrong) for your family member to have on their keychain or wrist.  No internet is needed to access the information – just a computer!  So reason behind this is very simple – access to medical information should care be needed, simplicity in attaining records for a hospital visit, physician visit, admission to skilled nursing, moving in to an assisted living community.  The reasons are endless.  The system’s applications go beyond information – it offers a med reminder, information on medications, diagnoses.  But – that’s not the point here.

This is all about organization.  To learn how you can receive more information – visit www.TheSeniorSite.com or call Jo 630-200-1149.  Give the gift of organization this year.  Click here.