Start by asking yourself these questions:

"What location do I want?"

• Familiar community?

• Closer to family and friends?

• Near church or faith community?

• Close to convenient transportation?

• Close to shopping and recreational activities?

• Close to medical resources?

"What type of housing do I want?"

• My own apartment?

• Share a room?

• A private home or a congregate (apartment) setting?

• Private bathroom or shared bathroom?

• Private kitchen or group dining?

• Storage?

• Security arrangements?

• Garage or parking space for a car?

• Pets?

• Additional space such as a community room or guestroom?

• Maintenance and housekeeping services?

"How much and what types of assistance do I need?"

• Housecleaning,

• Household chores, laundry, snow shoveling, lawn care,

• Meal preparation,

• Personal care/hygiene assistance,

• Assistance with medications,

• Assistance with walking or exercises,

• Assistance with shopping,

• Supervision for certain tasks/escort to appointments, dining room, activities, etc.