Residency

This domain looks at whether an individual can decide where to live, and includes long-term care arrangements. The following are topics you could explore when assessing an individual’s ability to decide on their place of residence.

This list was co-created by assessors in one of our learning events! It is neither all-inclusive nor exhaustive.

What other topics would you explore?

Suggested topics of exploration

    • Concepts relevant to residency

    • Types of supports available in place of residence

    • Types of amenities in place of residence

    • Social structure of place of residence

    • Individuals residing together

    • Alternative residency options

    • Personal routines

  • Preferences and Needs

    • Supports needed in daily life

    • Physical environment

    • Activities

    • Emotional

    • Sensory

    • Social

    • Safety

    • Social structure

    Perspectives about

    • Individuals residing together

    • Living arrangements

    • Autonomy

    • Costs & benefits

    • Feelings about potential residency options

    • Anticipation of challenges

    • Anticipation of benefits

  • To be developed

  • To be developed