Buy or make a large wall calendar with plenty of room to write in all the appointments and events that need to be scheduled. Recruit people to drive to specific appointments and activities and keep track of the times and who’s driving on the calendar. And when you need to take your parent to an appointment, don't hesitate to ask for driving help for your own household as well -- maybe a friend will be willing to take your children to after-school activities or weekend sporting events. Ask volunteers to drive your parent or your family to:
- Medical appointments
- Other types of therapy appointments (physical therapy, support groups)
- Alternative treatment appointments (massage therapist, acupuncturist, chiropractor, herbalist)
- Errands (drugstore, hardware store, and so on)
- Social functions (dinners out, bowling league, book group, sports events)
- Childcare (for your kids), school, activities, and social events
