Evaluating Needs

Evaluate Your Needs with a Customized Assessment Tool

A diagram of the paying for long-term care process

Step 1 -Assess: Evaluating Needs

Before you can make informed decisions about your aging loved one’s care, it’s critical to first understand if it’s time for care and the level of care they may need.


But evaluating whether your loved one needs care – and the type of care they need – can be complicated. It’s highly personalized and depends on a number of factors that continue to evolve, including your loved one’s health status, medical and personal needs, etc.


The Paying For Long-Term Care online assessment tool is designed to provide you and your family with a customized report that includes a snapshot of where you are and what your best options may be.

Evaluate Your Needs with a Customized Assessment Tool

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