Ready for Assisted Living? We’ve Got 5 Questions to Help You Decide

Determining whether you’re ready for assisted living can be tricky. We get it. Don’t worry. We’re here to help with 5 questions that can help you decide whether you’re ready for the next chapter.

Assisted living is one of the most common types of senior care available. If you’re over the age of 55, living independently and in good health, yet you require help with some basic activities of daily living (ADLs), then assisted living might be the right option for longer-term care.

But how do you know whether assisted living is best suited to your needs? We’ve compiled five questions for you to answer to help you on your journey. 

Question 1:

When thinking about your current living arrangement, are you overwhelmed by the daily routines required to keep everything in basic working order, such as cleaning, daily bathing, cooking, or remembering to take chronic medications?

(Yes/No)

Question 2:

Would you like to occasionally participate in exercise and wellness classes/activities/events with a group of your peers?

(Yes/No)

Question 3:

Despite being in otherwise good health, do you require assistance with transportation to appointments, scheduled check-ups, and weekly grocery shopping?

(Yes/No)

Question 4:

Do you require social interaction with a group of your peers?

(Yes/No)

Question 5:

Is your need for living independently more vital to you than your need for routine senior care?

(Yes/No)

If you’ve answered ‘Yes’ to more than three questions, it may be an indicator that you’re ready for assisted living. On the other hand, if you answered ‘No’ to more than three questions, you might need to research different types of longer-term care. So why not take our 5-minute Senior Living Evaluation questionnaire to determine which option is best suited to your circumstances and immediate needs? 

Still, feel like you need more information? Then, why not look at our definitive guide to assisted living here, or get in touch with a Certified Placement Expert in your area here.

*Disclaimer: The information about longer-term senior care, including but not limited to assisted living, memory care, independent living, and nursing home care provided on our website, is designed to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between a patient/site visitor and their physician or other care providers.