Pros: ElderIssues LifeLedger offers three levels of membership for adults to use for their elderly family members. It is helpful to provide emergency information and assessment of a patient who may be unable to accurately present all critical information. Library feature is available for information about medications and conditions.

Cons: The free level of membership does not allow for in-depth information that is generally necessary for older adults. The further levels require monthly payments of $4.95-9.95 USD/month.

The Bottomline: ElderIssues LifeLedger is a secure web-based health record tool for caregivers to maintain accurate records for an elderly family member. The free level is too limited and does not incorporate enough important data. The fee-based levels are more comprehensive, but free plans are available that provide the same services.

Editor’s Rating:

Reviewed on July 30, 2011

Summary:
ElderIssues LifeLedger is a web-based personal health record manager for the elderly. With one free and two fee-based levels, users can choose the plan that fits their needs, depending upon the complexity of the elder’s medical issues and conditions. The interface is easy to use and menu driven. Membership includes a printable card and refrigerator envelope to prevent against loss.



Features:
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Silver Level
This free PHR offers areas for information, emergency contacts, and primary diagnosis. It allows users to print emergency cards and a refrigerator envelope to hold cards and instructions. There is no section for medications, allergies, or multiple diagnoses.

Gold Plan
In addition to the Silver Plan benefits, the Gold Plan includes a photo for identification via upload, a physician contact information area, spaces for multiple diagnoses and allergies as well as advance directives. This is offered at a cost of $4.95/month.

Platinum Plan
The Platinum Plan, for $9.95/month, allows for further assistance to those caring for older adults. The information is more detailed. Medication data section is comprehensive and primary doctor and specialist information may be added. Health Status Assessment allows users to communicate an elderly patient’s needs. Family Administration allows entry of information necessary for family affairs. Documents, such as a Living Will may be stored and an Emergency Page is available for emergency access. There is a Notes section for items not covered and links may be added to other sites as well.

Library and Resources
The Library includes articles on care providers, doctors, elder issues, health conditions, and more. A series of articles is available for each subject. The Resources section is comprised of a list of subjects. Each subject is divided into more specific subjects with links to outside websites for further information.