When should a person consider assisted living?

As an adult becomes less able to live on their own, due to illness, injury, or natural aging, it might be a good idea -- with the help of family -- to consider other living arrangements.

Options might include:

• moving in with a family member or friend;
• having a family member or friend move in with them;
• having someone come in occasionally or regularly to help with household or personal care tasks; or
• moving to a retirement home, assisted living facility or a nursing home.