This document provides a checklist to help determine if an elderly loved one is in need of assisted living. The checklist includes questions about medications, food/groceries, daily activities, social contact, driving abilities, and calls to family/providers. It notes that 7 million Americans will need assisted living this year due to difficulties performing daily tasks, and this number is expected to rise to 12 million by 2030. The financial costs of nursing home care are also significant and continuing to increase. Recognizing when a loved one needs more help allows families to plan and save money.