Welcome to
The Almanac Care Record
The Almanac Care Record is a simple web-based tool that lets caregivers build and maintain a comprehensive health profile for their care recipient — medications, diagnoses, baseline functioning, care contacts and more. It’s designed to be brought to appointments, shared with fellow caregivers or emergency providers, and updated as circumstances change.
How to Download & Open Your Almanac Care Record
Step 1 — Download the file
Click the Download button. The file will save to your Downloads folder. It may take a few seconds.
Step 2 — Open the file
Go to your Downloads folder and double-click the file called AgingAlmanac-CareRecord.html. It will open in your web browser, just like a website, but it runs entirely on your device.
On a Mac: The file will open in Safari by default. You can also right-click it and choose "Open With" to use Chrome or Firefox instead.
On a Windows PC: The file will open in your default browser — usually Chrome or Edge.
On a phone or tablet: The app is not recommended for use on mobile at the moment. If you are downloading the file on a phone, email the file to yourself for use on computer.
Step 3 — Choose a password
The first time you open the file, you'll be asked to choose a password. This encrypts your record so only you can read it. Pick something memorable, because there is no password retrieval option if you forget it. You can reset the file if you forget your password, but this will erase your data.
Step 4 — Save your work
Your record saves automatically as you type, but your data is stored only in the browser where you opened the file. Do not delete the file from your Downloads folder, and do not clear your browser's data, or your record will be lost. If you open the file in a different browser or on a different device, it will appear blank.
We recommend that you use the Backup & Restore feature in the app to protect your work and move your care recipient’s record between devices. This gives you a copy you can store in the cloud, email to yourself, or keep on a USB drive so you can access your data on any device. The file works without an internet connection once downloaded.
Step 5 - Print your Record
Once completed, your Almanac Care Record has options to print the full record, a one-page emergency information sheet, or a handy medication schedule.
We recommend that caregivers print their records to take to appointments, and share with fellow caregivers or emergency providers. Remember to update your record as circumstances change.