Senior Care Decision Guide

Helping families make clear, confident care decisions—without pressure.

Choosing care for an aging parent or loved one is rarely a single decision. Families often face a series of questions about safety, independence, cost, timing, and what level of support is truly needed.

Senior Care Decision Guide is an independent educational resource designed to help families think through those choices step by step. We focus on understanding options—not pushing outcomes.

What this guide helps you compare

• Home care vs assisted living vs memory care
• Levels of daily support and supervision
• Short-term needs vs long-term planning
• Emotional, practical, and financial tradeoffs
• When it may be time to consider a change

How families typically make decisions

Most families don’t start with a facility—they start with a concern. A fall, missed medications, memory changes, caregiver burnout, or growing isolation often triggers the first questions.

From there, the decision process usually unfolds in stages:

1. Identifying current risks — safety, health, and daily functioning
2. Clarifying goals — independence, comfort, dignity, and connection
3. Understanding options — what types of care exist and what they provide
4. Evaluating timing — whether action is needed now or planning can wait

What this site does not do

Senior Care Decision Guide does not provide medical advice, diagnoses, or emergency guidance. Medical questions should always be addressed with licensed healthcare professionals.

We also do not promote specific providers or claim there is a single “right” answer. Every family’s situation is different.

Who this site is for

• Adult children supporting aging parents
• Spouses navigating changing care needs
• Families planning ahead before a crisis
• Anyone trying to understand care options clearly

Contact

If you have a suggestion for a topic you’d like covered, you can reach us at:
[email protected]