What kind of care is needed?

Six quick questions to point you toward the right level of care — from staying at home to memory care or a nursing home. Nothing is saved, and no one will call you.

1. Help with daily activities (bathing, dressing, eating, toileting)? Independent Needs help with one or two Needs help with most

2. Mobility Gets around fine Uses a cane or walker Needs help transferring / falls risk Bedbound or hoist-dependent

3. Memory & thinking No real issues Some forgetfulness Diagnosed dementia — still safe on their own for now Diagnosed dementia — wanders, or is unsafe alone

4. Medical needs Healthy / stable Needs help managing medications Needs skilled nursing (wounds, IV, feeding tube, rehab) A doctor has said the illness is terminal, or comfort care is the goal

5. Supervision Safe on their own Okay with daily check-ins Needs someone around most of the day Needs 24-hour supervision

6. Current support at home Managing well Family helps a lot Caregiver is stretched thin / no caregiver

A general guide, not a medical assessment. Care needs change — a doctor, geriatric care manager, or your Area Agency on Aging can assess in person.