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Support & Tools

Personal Preference Care Plan.

I’ve put together a list of common questions a care partner may have about how to help you. You will find simple questions with some answers provided that you may choose from by circling or checking off, as well as space provided to write in your specifics. Print the document, fill in the blanks, place it with your other important papers, and you're done! It’s that simple!

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White topographic contour lines on a black background, forming irregular shapes.
Two women taking a selfie together outdoors, smiling, with a brick wall in the background. One woman has curly brown hair and wears a pink sweater; the other woman with blonde hair and glasses wears a mustard-colored shawl and red dress.
An elderly woman in a wheelchair, wearing a blue shirt and glasses, is sitting outside near a brick wall and large windows, tending to a small evergreen tree in a garden with pink flowers nearby.
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What is a Personal Preference Care Plan (PPCP) & why do I want one?

Imagine being unable to speak for yourself. An accident or illness has left you relying on someone else to help you get dressed, prepare your meals, and support you throughout your day.

Now imagine not being able to tell anyone your preferences—what you enjoy eating, how you like your meals prepared, the clothes you feel most comfortable wearing, or the little routines that make you feel like yourself. Without a way to communicate these personal choices, even the simplest parts of daily life can become frustrating and isolating.

A woman and an elderly man sitting on a floral-patterned couch, smiling and looking at a photo album together. Behind them is a large window with curtains and a lush green garden outside.

You deserve to be helped within your personal preferences.

As an experienced Care Partner, I can share how valuable a document like this can be to us. If you are unable to communicate when we come to help, the only information we have to go by is what your family member or loved one gave us, which is frustrating for both parties.

Making memories while keeping memories.

Keeping on the topic of preparations, I list below some other suggested ways to prepare a keepsake of memories.

The “Tell Me Your Life Story” books are a great article to add to your photo collection. Picture books are a great way to provide stimulation and can ignite a conversation with your loved one.

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