OUR FAMILY CHECK-IN AND RESPONSE PLAN
Created by the DenPods team | September 13, 2026
https://denpods.com/guides/

Make this together with your parent. No information needs to be sent to DenPods.
Keep completed contact details and any home-access arrangements private.

1. WHAT WE WANT TO KEEP
The routines and independence that matter to my parent:


2. WHAT WE WANT HELP WITH
The specific situation we are worried about:


3. WHAT FEELS ACCEPTABLE
An approach my parent is comfortable trying:
What information it shares, with whom, and why:


4. WHERE IT WORKS
Rooms or locations covered:
Places, times or situations not covered:
What happens during a power or connection outage:


5. WHO WILL RESPOND
First contact and usual availability:
Backup contact and usual availability:
Willing local contact, if any:
What we have agreed to do if an alert or check-in goes unanswered:
How an authorized person could reach my parent (keep access details private):


6. WHAT IT COSTS AND WHEN IT STARTS
Upfront cost:
Required ongoing cost:
Expected delivery and setup:
Cancellation and return terms:


7. TRY IT AND REVIEW
How we will test the arrangement using the provider's supported procedure:
Do not simulate a fall or initiate an emergency call for a practice exercise.
Who will help with setup:
Review date:
What my parent would like us to change:


This planning worksheet does not provide clinical advice or an emergency
response service. A contact list is not a guarantee that someone will respond.
For the decision guide:
https://denpods.com/guides/parent-wont-wear-medical-alert/