Free printable "Is it really time?" workbook (PDF)
Decide if it's time for a nursing home on paper, while things are calm.
This workbook shows what each option covers and what other caregivers in your shoes did.
The file stays on your computer, and nobody else sees it.
Print it and write by hand, or fill it in on your computer and save it.
You can work on it over days. Your answers can change.
Example pagesAn example page so you can see how it works.
What’s inside
- Page 1Where other caregivers drew the line
- Page 2What each level is, and what it will not do
- Page 3What it costs, and who pays
- Page 4When they say no
- Page 5The guilt page
- Page 6Before you choose a place
En español
Las mismas seis páginas, en español. Imprímalas y complete a mano, o llénelas en la computadora y guárdelas.
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What’s the catch?
There is none. It’s a free PDF, no email required, and we won’t follow up with anything. If it’s useful to you, share it with someone else who needs it.
Do I have to finish it all at once?
No. Work on it over time while things are calm. You can change your answers later as things change.
Can I use it on my phone or computer?
You can use both. You might just need to install a free PDF viewer on your phone.
What if I don't have a printer?
You can fill it in on your computer using a PDF app and save it. Libraries and pharmacies have print counters if you need a paper copy later.
- The hospital and discharge sheet provides guidance for emergency room discharges.
- "Who pays for what" covers the programs that help with costs.
- The family meeting kit is for the conversation about who does what.
- The free caregiver binder puts the information in one place.
- The after-caregiving checklist outlines next steps after a caregiving role ends.
You can copy the worksheets.
Figures checked July 2026. Rules change, and they are different in every state. Check with your state's agency before you make a decision based on a number you read here.