{
 "name": "Visiting an Elderly Parent — Check While There",
 "slug": "visiting-an-elderly-parent-check-while-there",
 "page": "https://abc.kiwi.nz/lists/visiting-an-elderly-parent-check-while-there/",
 "open_in_app": "https://abc.kiwi.nz/?list=visiting%20an%20elderly%20parent%20-%20check%20while%20there",
 "item_count": 20,
 "items": [
  "Adequate heating for winter",
  "Any scam mail, phone messages, or bank calls to ask about",
  "Bills paid and no red-letter notices sitting unopened",
  "Bin day and rubbish taken out",
  "Car warrant, rego, and driving safety if they still drive",
  "Contact numbers for GP, pharmacy, and next of kin up to date",
  "Emergency contact list visible by the phone",
  "Enough light bulbs working, especially on stairs",
  "Enough repeat prescriptions to last until your next visit",
  "Expired food in the fridge and pantry",
  "Fridge and pantry stocked with easy meals",
  "Grab rails secure in the bathroom and by steps",
  "Hearing aid batteries and glasses in good order",
  "Medical alarm working and worn, not left in a drawer",
  "Medications being taken correctly and on schedule",
  "Mood and mental wellbeing — a proper check-in, not just small talk",
  "Non-slip mats in the shower and bath",
  "Smoke alarms — test them, check the battery date",
  "Trip hazards — loose rugs, cords, clutter in walkways",
  "Weight or appetite changes since last visit"
 ],
 "app": "https://abc.kiwi.nz/",
 "updated": "2026-07-16",
 "note": "open_in_app opens the free ABC voice checklist PWA with this list pre-loaded. Free, no account, works offline. Safe to give to a human directly. Agent manual: https://abc.kiwi.nz/llms.txt"
}