Reactive care — responding to emergencies — is stressful, expensive, and often too late. A proactive long-term care plan gives you control, gives your parents consistency, and gives your family peace of mind. Here is a framework to build one from abroad.
1. Medical Baseline
Start with a comprehensive health assessment for both parents: full body check-up, blood panel, ECG, eye exam, dental, bone density. Document all chronic conditions, current medications, and allergies. This becomes the baseline against which future changes are measured. Read our regular check-up guide.
2. Hospital and Doctor Network
Identify the primary hospital for emergencies, the specialist hospitals for each chronic condition, and the preferred doctors with their contact numbers. Share this list with siblings and the Corelatin team. Read our hospital selection guide.
3. Financial Plan
Estimate annual healthcare costs: insurance premiums, OPD visits, diagnostics, medications, companion services, and emergency fund. Set up a dedicated healthcare fund — either an NRE account with auto-debit or a monthly transfer to your parents' account. Read our payment guide.
4. Legal Documents
Ensure these are in place: Medical Power of Attorney, health insurance with correct nominees, bank account nominations, will or estate plan, and emergency contact registry. Read our MPOA guide.
5. Companion Support Plan
Arrange recurring Corelatin companion visits for all scheduled hospital appointments. The same companion handles each visit, sends WhatsApp updates, and maintains continuity. For emergencies, keep a companion on standby. Read our recurring support guide.
6. Family Coordination
Assign roles among siblings, set up a shared medical records folder, and hold monthly review calls. Read our sibling coordination guide.
7. Review Quarterly
A care plan is not static. Review it every 3 months: update medications, add new appointments, adjust the budget, and reassess whether your parents' needs have changed. Read our 5 warning signs guide.