The Pre-Work
Preference Inventory
Chances are, you already know what you like. But have you ever sat down to put those preferences together in the context of where and how you’ll navigate aging?
Here are some common lifestyle questions to think through and ask yourself. Where do you fall on the following? Click the arrows to learn more about what your preferences might mean for planning.
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Who are you
planning for?
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I’m thinking about care needs alongside my spouse
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Who is planning
your care?
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I’m doing this on my own
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Others (like children, for example) will be involved in
my care.
How active is
your lifestyle?
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I’m very active and healthy
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I don’t exercise or get out much
How much support
do you like to have?
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I want to do things for myself and am fiercely independent
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I don’t mind asking for help and would appreciate having it nearby
Who do you want
to help care for you?
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As long as someone is caring for me, I’ll be content.
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I want consistency in my care and to have personal relationships with those taking care of me
Do you want
social support?
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I look for a social environment where
I live -
I don’t need to live in a social community or be near others.
How organized
are you?
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I like to be very organized and know what is coming
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I don’t mind pivoting or making decisions as things come up
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