The Home Care Readiness Assessment | Just Like Family Home Care

Your Home Care Readiness Assessment

We’ve created this short assessment to help families who are navigating the journey of aging.

Simply click on the “Next” button to get started.

Is it time?

You’re not alone in this question.

If you’re reading this, you’re probably wondering whether it’s time to consider professional home care for someone you love. This is one of the most difficult questions families face—and most wait too long to ask it.

This assessment will help you:
1. Recognize signs you might be overlooking
2. Have productive conversations with family members
3. Make an informed decision based on actual need, not guilt or fear
4. Understand what level of support might be appropriate

How to use this assessment:
Answer honestly based on what you’ve observed in the past 30 days
Your detailed report will be emailed to you
Review the recommendations based on your score

Important: This assessment is educational only and not a substitute for medical advice. However, it can help you have more informed conversations with healthcare providers and family members.

PART 1: Physical Safety & Mobility

In the past 30 days, have you noticed any of the following?

Falls, near-falls, or increasing unsteadiness when walking or standing

Difficulty with stairs or avoiding stairs altogether

Trouble getting in/out of bed or chairs without assistance

Unexplained bruises, cuts, or injuries that weren’t there before

Balance or coordination issues that are new or worsening

PART 2: Personal Care & Hygiene

In the past 30 days, have you noticed any of the following?

Decline in personal hygiene (body odor, unchanged clothes, unwashed hair)

Difficulty bathing or showering independently or avoiding it

Trouble dressing appropriately (wrong season, mismatched, soiled clothes)

Dental hygiene decline or avoiding denture care

Incontinence issues or difficulty managing bathroom needs independently

PART 3: Medication & Health Management

In the past 30 days, have you noticed any of the following?

Missed medications or taking them at wrong times

Confusion about medications (purpose, dosage, or schedule)

Multiple pill bottles with unclear organization or expired medications

Missed medical appointments or difficulty managing healthcare

Unexplained health changes (weight loss, fatigue, confusion, pain)

PART 4: Nutrition & Home Management

In the past 30 days, have you noticed any of the following?

Weight loss or signs of not eating regular, nutritious meals

Expired food in refrigerator or empty cabinets

Dirty dishes piling up or kitchen appearing unsanitary

Home appearing cluttered, dirty, or poorly maintained (unusual for them)

Unpaid bills or mail piling up unopened

PART 5: Social & Emotional Well-being

In the past 30 days, have you noticed any of the following?

Increased isolation or withdrawal from activities they used to enjoy

Signs of depression (sadness, hopelessness, loss of interest in life)

Increased anxiety or fear, especially about being alone

Confusion or memory problems that are new or worsening

Loneliness or expressing that they rarely see or talk to anyone

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Your detailed report will be sent via email.