Long-Distance Caregiving Starter Kit
Everything you need to stay organized when you're coordinating care from far away
Planning note: this kit is for routine coordination across households. Use it to prepare for regular check-ins and non-urgent provider communication.
1 Loved one's information
2 Care team directory
List every provider involved in your loved one's care. Share this with family members so everyone has the same information.
| Role / Specialty | Provider name | Phone | Portal URL | Next appointment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3 Weekly check-in template
Use this template for your weekly check-in call — with your loved one, their local helper, or their home health aide.
You just built a check-in template. Now imagine getting this as a structured weekly update — written by your Care Continuity Partner, sent to every family member you authorize.
See a sample weekly family summary →4 Medication & appointment tracker
Medications
| Medication | Dosage | Frequency | Prescribing doctor | Pharmacy | Refill date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Upcoming appointments
| Date | Time | Provider | Purpose | Who is taking them? | Notes / follow-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
You're tracking medications, appointments, and providers by hand. In the Averyn app, your Care Continuity Partner keeps all of this current — and your whole family sees the same dashboard.
See the app →5 "Who to call for what" quick reference
Keep this on your fridge or phone. When something comes up, you'll know exactly who to contact.
| Situation | Who to call + number |
|---|---|
| Medical emergency | Call 911 |
| Urgent but not emergency (e.g., sudden symptom change) |
On-call nurse line: |
| Prescription refill needed | Pharmacy: |
| Appointment scheduling or rescheduling | Primary care: |
| Referral follow-up or prior auth status | Insurance: |
| Home health aide concern | Home health agency: |
| Insurance / billing question | Insurance member services: |
| Need to update family members | |
| Not sure who to call | Averyn Care: 1-844-AVERYN1 |