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Housing Self-Test
For each category, please choose the answer that comes closest to describing your needs or those of
your family member or client.
It is important to choose only one answer for each category.
1. Mobility
a. Capable of moving about independently. Able to seek and follow directions. Able to evacuate
independently in case of an emergency. (1 point)
b. Moves independently with a cane, walker, or wheelchair. Needs assistance in an emergency.
(2 points)
c. Requires occasional assistance to move about, but usually independent. (3 points)
d. Mobile but may require assistance due to confusion, poor vision, weakness or poor
motivation. (4 points)
e. May require assistance transferring from bed, chair or toilet. (5 points)
f. Requires transfer and transport assistance. Requires turning in bed and in wheelchair.
(6 points)
2. Nutrition
a. Able to prepare own meals. Eats meals without assistance. (1 point)
b. Can do some meal preparation but needs main meal prepared daily. (3 points)
c. Needs all meals prepared and served. (4 points)
d. May require assistance getting to meals and/or assistance when eating, such as opening
cartons or cutting food. (5 points)
e. May be mostly or totally dependent on others for nourishment including reminders to eat and/
or assistance when eating. (6 points)
3. Hygiene
a. Independent in all care including bathing and shaving. (1 point)
b. May require assistance with bathing or hygiene or may require reminders or prompting.
(4 points)
Free TELUS TV and High Speed Internet!*
Boardwalk Retirement
Community
• Located in Brentwood
• 1 & 2 bedroom suites
• Heat, water & electricity included
• Lunch and dinner provided
• Attendant on site
• On site recreational bus
3520 - 31 St. NW
403-215-8714
* Some conditions apply
www.bwalk.com
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