That's what they all say. It's okay. Most old people get angry or violent when they think of an "old folk's home." But after moving in to St. Joseph's, most residents say: "If only I had known" Take this short quiz and find out if you (or your parents) could benefit from living at St. Joseph's.
	DO YOU... * have nobody to help you if you fall? * live in a neighborhood that is considerably less safe than it was just a decade ago? * have nobody to help you shop? * stay at home and watch television or read too many books? * feel you annoy your children, or grandchildren? * feel you just don't understand today's fast paced "ipod" society? * feel unsafe when you shower and bathe? * walk with a cane, a walker, or a wheelchair? * fear ethnic races in general?
	ARE YOU... * depressed or emotional in moments when your family would rather you not be? * an alcoholic or a person with a history of substance abuse? * suffering from stiff joints, arthritis, or excessive halitosis? * hitting people with your automobile more than you should?
	IS YOUR... * eyesight maybe not as good as it used to be? * family saying they feel you're being "uncooperative" or "stuck in your ways?" * doctor recommending you take better care of yourself? * home health provider somewhat unreliable and nonresponsive? * life all that you thought it would be, now that you're near it's completion? * hearing starting to fail? *HEARING STARTING TO FAIL?

These questions are indicators of independence and quality of life. A YES answer to more than a few questions should prompt you to consider how the quality and safety of your life can be improved by assisted living options. You’re under no obligation and there is no cost to get the facts about retirement living options at St. Joseph's Home.


The majority of old people do not feel miserable most of the time. Studies of happiness, morale, and life satisfaction either find no significant difference by age groups or find about one-fifth to one-third of the aged score "low" on various happiness or morale scales (Riley & Foner, 1968). A recent national survey found that the majority of aged are as happy now as when they were younger (Harris, 1975).