Save the Mayo Clinic's list of what you will need in case of an emergeny with your aging parent.

Taking your parent to the hospital and not knowing the basic information to give the staff is one more problem you don't need.

What is included in the list?

According to the experts, you will need to have  insurance ,all birth dates, and such vital information  as a list of all medications.

 Don't wait to the last minute to get it all together for your aging parent.

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