Quiz

What level of care does my parent need?

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1. How does your parent get around at home?

Without helpSlowly or with a cane or walkerNeeds a hand from someone sometimesNeeds help to stand or move most of the time

2. Bathing and dressing

Manages aloneManages but it is getting hardNeeds help some daysNeeds help every day

3. Medications

Takes them correctly aloneNeeds occasional remindersOften misses or mixes up dosesSomeone must manage them

4. Memory and confusion

No real concernsSome forgetfulnessConfused at times, repeats questionsGets lost, wanders, or is unsafe alone

5. Meals

Cooks and eats wellEats, but meals are simpler or skippedNeeds meals preparedNeeds help or reminders to eat

6. Housekeeping and errands

Keeps up aloneNeeds some helpNeeds regular helpCannot do it

7. Night-time

Sleeps through safelyUp at night but managesNeeds help at night sometimesNeeds someone there through the night

8. Falls or hospital stays in the past 6 months

NoneOne minor fallA fall with injury or one hospital staySeveral falls or hospital stays

9. Being alone during the day

Safe and content aloneFine, but lonelySafe alone for a few hoursNot safe alone

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