Is It Time For a
Senior Move?
Ten quiet statements. Check the ones that sound familiar. No score to be ashamed of, no email required, and nothing sent anywhere.
Two minutes. A gentle read on whether this is something to watch, something to plan for, or something to talk about now.
Before you start
This page exists because most families ask the wrong first question. It is rarely “which community?” It is usually “is this actually happening yet?”
What this self-check is
A quick, private read on timing. It measures one thing only: how much is quietly stacking up right now, and whether this is a watch-and-wait season or a start-planning season.
What it is not
It is not a care assessment and not a diagnosis. If you need to know what level of care is appropriate — independent, assisted, memory care — that is a different tool with different questions.
What to do with the answer
Bring it to a family conversation, hand it to a sibling, or take it to a doctor visit. It gives you something concrete to talk about instead of "I just feel like something is off."
Check what rings true
Only check the ones that actually sound like your situation. Anything you leave unchecked simply counts as not a concern right now — there is no penalty and no wrong answer.
Nothing is saved or sent. No email, no sign-up, no follow-up call unless you ask for one.
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Health & safety
The bigger picture
Different question, different tool
Wondering what level of care is right instead of whether the time is now? Take the Care Assessment Quiz. It scores mobility, medication, cognition, and daily activities separately and recommends a care setting.
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