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Root Card

Root Cards

Root Cards are an easy tool to capture and share information about an older adult’s personal care preferences. Root Cards aid staff in personalizing care and foster relationships among older adults as well as with family and care team members. Explore tip sheets, videos, and a template to create Root Cards for people served by your organization.

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Root Card Template

Download the template below to create your own Root Cards.

Root Card Template
Root Card

Example Root Cards

Below you will find two examples of Root Cards for individuals who live in nursing homes.

Example Root Cards
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Root Card Interview Guide

Our adapted PELI interview includes the questions needed to create a Root Card.

Root Card Interview Guide
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Root Card Tip Sheet

View our tip sheet below to learn the steps in creating a Root Card!

Root Card Tip Sheet
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