Medical Qualification

A pre-admission screening test, called the PAS, is administered to every candidate for the program. The PAS assesses whether a person can maintain herself in the community or whether she needs custodial or skilled nursing care. The PAS is largely based upon assessing the applicant's ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL's), like eating, walking, toileting, bathing, and dressing. Though it is possible that a person can perform all the ADL's and still be at significant risk for institutionalization due to cognitive impairments.

Its important to focus on what your loved one CAN'T DO as apposed to focus on the positive. Also It's important to be at this medical meeting if you have a loved one who is ashamed to admit what limitations they have.