How Ready Are You to Age in Place? How Ready Are You to Age in Place? Step 1 of 6 16% Your Home1. Do you have a bedroom and full bathroom on the main level, or could your home be adapted to provide them? Yes, I have this covered I'm not sure / I need to review this No, I don't have a plan for this yet 2. Does your bathroom have grab bars or other supports near the toilet and shower/tub? Yes, I have this covered I'm not sure / I need to review this No, I don't have a plan for this yet 3. Is your home well-lit, including hallways, entrances, stairs, and nighttime routes to the bathroom? Yes, I have this covered I'm not sure / I need to review this No, I don't have a plan for this yet 4. Could you safely move around your home using a walker or wheelchair if you ever needed one? Yes, I have this covered I'm not sure / I need to review this No, I don't have a plan for this yet 5. Do you have a plan for home maintenance, lawn care, snow removal, and repairs if you can no longer handle them yourself? Yes, I have this covered I'm not sure / I need to review this No, I don't have a plan for this yet Your Home TotalYour Home Score Health & Wellness1. Are you able to manage your medications confidently on your own? Yes, I have this covered I'm not sure / I need to review this No, I don't have a plan for this yet 2. Do you have a plan for getting to medical appointments if you can no longer drive? Yes, I have this covered I'm not sure / I need to review this No, I don't have a plan for this yet 3. Do you have a plan for meals and nutrition if shopping or cooking becomes difficult? Yes, I have this covered I'm not sure / I need to review this No, I don't have a plan for this yet 4. Would you know who to contact if you suddenly needed help at home after an illness, injury, or hospital stay? Yes, I have this covered I'm not sure / I need to review this No, I don't have a plan for this yet 5. Have you considered a personal emergency response system or another way to call for help during an emergency? Yes, I have this covered I'm not sure / I need to review this No, I don't have a plan for this yet Health & Wellness TotalHealth & Wellness Score Your Future Care Plan1. Do you know who would coordinate your care if your health needs became more complicated? Yes, I have this covered I'm not sure / I need to review this No, I don't have a plan for this yet 2. Have you discussed your wishes for aging and future care with your family or the people closest to you? Yes, I have this covered I'm not sure / I need to review this No, I don't have a plan for this yet 3. Do the people who would likely help you know what role you expect them to play? Yes, I have this covered I'm not sure / I need to review this No, I don't have a plan for this yet Your Future Care Plan TotalYour Future Care Plan Score Legal & Important Documents1. Have you designated someone to make financial decisions for you if you become unable to do so? Yes, I have this covered I'm not sure / I need to review this No, I don't have a plan for this yet 2. Have you designated someone to make healthcare decisions for you if you become unable to communicate your wishes? Yes, I have this covered I'm not sure / I need to review this No, I don't have a plan for this yet 3. Have you documented important account, insurance, property, and professional contact information so someone you trust could access it if necessary? Yes, I have this covered I'm not sure / I need to review this No, I don't have a plan for this yet 4. If appropriate for your health circumstances, have you discussed an IPOST with your healthcare provider? Yes, I have this covered I'm not sure / I need to review this No, I don't have a plan for this yet Legal & Important Documents TotalLegal & Important Documents Score Financial Readiness1. Have you considered how you would pay for long-term care if you eventually need it? Yes, I have this covered I'm not sure / I need to review this No, I don't have a plan for this yet 2. Do you understand what Medicare does and does not cover when it comes to long-term care? Yes, I have this covered I'm not sure / I need to review this No, I don't have a plan for this yet 3. Have you discussed your financial plan for aging with a financial professional or someone you trust? Yes, I have this covered I'm not sure / I need to review this No, I don't have a plan for this yet 4. Do you have a plan for protecting and managing your assets if your health or care needs change? Yes, I have this covered I'm not sure / I need to review this No, I don't have a plan for this yet Financial Readiness TotalFinancial Readiness Score Support, Transportation & Community1. Do you have family, friends, neighbors, or others you could call if you needed help? Yes, I have this covered I'm not sure / I need to review this No, I don't have a plan for this yet 2. Do you know who could help you with household tasks if they became difficult? Yes, I have this covered I'm not sure / I need to review this No, I don't have a plan for this yet 3. Do you know what aging-related resources and services are available in your community? Yes, I have this covered I'm not sure / I need to review this No, I don't have a plan for this yet 4. Do you have someone who could help you navigate healthcare and service decisions if they became overwhelming? Yes, I have this covered I'm not sure / I need to review this No, I don't have a plan for this yet Support, Transportation & Community TotalSupport, Transportation & Community ScoreOverall Score Δ
