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Free Care Hours Estimator

# How Many Hours Does Your Loved One *Really* Need?

Answer 7 questions about your loved one's daily life. We'll calculate a personalized weekly care hours estimate in under 2 minutes.

Estimated weekly hours 0 hrs/week Not yet started

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Mobility Safety

How well can your loved one move around independently?

Fully independent — no assistance needed3 hrs

Mostly independent — occasional steadying or reminders7 hrs

Needs regular hands-on assistance to move safely14 hrs

Largely non-mobile — needs help with nearly all movement21 hrs

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Personal Care

Bathing, dressing, grooming, and hygiene

Fully independent2 hrs

Needs verbal reminders or minor help5 hrs

Needs hands-on assistance daily10 hrs

Requires full assistance with all personal care16 hrs

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Meals & Nutrition

Meal preparation, eating, and dietary management

Prepares own meals independently2 hrs

Can prepare simple meals — needs help with cooking5 hrs

Needs meals fully prepared and served daily9 hrs

Needs meals prepared and assistance with eating12 hrs

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Medication Management

Taking medications correctly and on schedule

Manages all medications independently1 hr

Needs daily reminders to take medications3 hrs

Needs medications administered or supervised daily6 hrs

Complex regimen — multiple daily medications with monitoring9 hrs

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Companionship & Supervision

How many hours is your loved one alone each day?

Rarely alone — family present most of the day0 hrs

Alone a few hours a day — generally okay5 hrs

Alone most of the day — noticeable isolation14 hrs

Alone nearly all day — requires continuous supervision21 hrs

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Medical Complexity

Diagnosed conditions affecting daily care needs

Select all that apply

✓Dementia or Alzheimer's7 hrs

✓Post-stroke or neurological condition5 hrs

✓Parkinson's disease5 hrs

✓Congestive heart failure or COPD3 hrs

✓Recent hospitalization or surgery3 hrs

✓Diabetes or other chronic condition2 hrs

✓No significant medical conditions0 hrs

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Family Support Available

How much can your family realistically provide?

Family covers most needs — just need occasional backup-10 hrs

Family helps a few hours a week-5 hrs

Family helps occasionally but not reliably-2 hrs

Family is not available — full professional coverage needed0 hrs

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This estimate is based on common care needs and industry standards. Actual hours may vary based on individual circumstances. A free consultation with our care team will provide a precise recommendation.