# What are you trying to figure out?

Canonical: https://assistedlivingguides.com/start-here/

Pick the one closest to where you are today. Each path is a short reading list, not a quiz, and you can change direction at any point.

## I’m wondering if assisted living is needed

1. Read https://assistedlivingguides.com/guides/is-it-time/index.md
2. Use https://assistedlivingguides.com/checklists/signs-it-may-be-time/index.md
3. Then https://assistedlivingguides.com/guides/care-options/index.md

## I’m comparing different types of care

1. Read https://assistedlivingguides.com/guides/care-options/index.md
2. Then https://assistedlivingguides.com/guides/costs/index.md

## I’m worried about the cost

1. Read https://assistedlivingguides.com/guides/costs/index.md
2. Use https://assistedlivingguides.com/checklists/cost-questions/index.md
3. Then https://assistedlivingguides.com/guides/finding-a-community/index.md

## I’m looking for a community

1. Read https://assistedlivingguides.com/guides/finding-a-community/index.md
2. Use https://assistedlivingguides.com/checklists/community-shortlist/index.md
3. Then https://assistedlivingguides.com/guides/touring-and-comparing/index.md

## I’m preparing for a tour

1. Read https://assistedlivingguides.com/guides/touring-and-comparing/index.md
2. Use https://assistedlivingguides.com/checklists/tour/index.md
3. Then https://assistedlivingguides.com/guides/preparing-to-move/index.md

## We’re getting ready to move

1. Read https://assistedlivingguides.com/guides/preparing-to-move/index.md
2. Use https://assistedlivingguides.com/checklists/moving/index.md