What kind of care might fit Mom?

1. How does Mom manage everyday tasks like bathing, dressing, and meals?

On her own, no problem Mostly on her own, with occasional help She needs help every day

2. How about her medications?

She handles them reliably She sometimes misses or mixes them up Someone has to manage them for her

3. Has her memory changed in ways that affect safety (getting lost, leaving the stove on, wandering)?

No A little, and we're watching it Yes, it's a real safety worry

4. Has she fallen in the last six months?

No Once More than once, or she couldn't get up

5. Is she lonely or isolated?

No, she has plenty of company Sometimes Yes, often

6. How is the family caregiver doing?

Fine, or there isn't one needed Stretched At the breaking point

7. Does she need skilled nursing care around the clock (for example, after a serious hospitalization)?

No Yes

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This quiz offers general guidance only. It isn't medical advice and doesn't replace an assessment by Mom's doctor or a community. Scoring is our own editorial judgment, not a clinical tool.