The 'Is it Time for Assisted Living?' QUIZ

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Quiz Questions

1.
Can your loved-one get into/out of bed, to and from the toilet, and into/out of the shower by themselves?
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No to one or more
2.
Has your love one been diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment, dementia, or Alzheimers?
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  Not diagnosed, but I suspect it
- C.
  No
3.
Is your loved-one repeating themselves or being forgetful?
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
4.
Is their home getting messier than before? (For example, is their laundry not done, they're not picking up after themselves, or are you finding things put in places that are not normal?)
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
5.
Is your loved-one forgetting to take their medications on time?
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  Not sure, but I suspect it
- C.
  No
6.
Have you noticed changes in your loved-one's personality?
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
7.
Do you think they’re eating enough?
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  Not sure, but I suspect they aren't eating enough
- C.
  Not sure, but their cupboards/fridge are empty when I visit
- D.
  No
8.
Do you think they’re bathing regularly?
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  Not sure, but I suspect they aren't
- C.
  No
9.
Has your loved-one fallen recently?
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- A.
  Yes, once
- B.
  Yes, more than once
- C.
  No
10.
Is your loved-one isolating themself in their home or experiencing loneliness?
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No

Quiz Outcomes

1.
IT MAY BE TOO EARLY FOR ASSISTED LIVING
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Your loved-one scored in the LOW RISK RANGE (0 - 3 points out of 11), which mean that assisted living may not yet be necessary for them. A positive earlier step would be to move into independent senior living apartments, such as the Sierra View Terraces or Garden Apartments, where your loved-one can gain community support from peers and retirement community staff watching out for changes in their well-being. If you'd like more help determining if Assisted Living or Independent Living are right for your loved-one, call Crystal at (559) 638-9226.
2.
ASSISTED LIVING MAY BE THE RIGHT CHOICE
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Your loved-one scored in the MODERATE RISK RANGE (4 - 7 points out of 11), which means that the need for assisted living is starting to present itself. Your primary focus should be on whether your loved-one can safely complete activities of daily living - cleaning, bathing, cooking, transitioning in and out of bed, and medication management. If your loved-one struggles with any of these activities of daily living, assisted living is designed to help! If your loved-one is on the low end of this range, or his/her issues revolve around loneliness, he or she may be ready for a positive earlier step into independent senior living apartments, such as the Sierra View Terraces or Garden Apartments. There, your loved-one can gain community support from peers and retirement community staff watching out for changes in their well-being. If your loved-one struggles with activities of daily living, it may be time to consider Assisted Living. If your loved-one has been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's, our Memory Care Assisted Living may be the right choice for you. If you'd like more help determining if Assisted Living, Memory Care, or Independent Living are right for your loved-one, call Crystal at (559) 638-9226.
3.
It's Time for Assisted Living
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Your loved-one scored in the HIGH RISK RANGE (8 - 11 points out of 11), which means that he or she is a prime candidate for assisted living. Your primary focus should be on whether your loved-one can SAFELY complete activities of daily living - cleaning, bathing, cooking, transitioning in and out of bed, and medication management. If your loved-one struggles with any of these activities of daily living, assisted living is designed to help! In assisted living, your loved-one will get help with these basics of daily living, gaining social interaction with peers and a dedicated staff watching out for changes in their well-being. If your loved-one has been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's, or is at risk of wandering, our Memory Care Assisted Living may be the right choice. If you'd like more help determining if Assisted Living, Memory Care, or Independent Living are right for your loved-one, call Crystal at (559) 638-9226.