This form contains 198 fields organized into 63 sections. Below is a complete list of every field, its type, and what information is expected.

Field Name Type Description
Abilities Affected by Illness
Lifting Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person's illnesses, injuries, or conditions affect their ability to lift.
Squatting Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person's illnesses, injuries, or conditions affect their ability to squat.
Bending Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person's illnesses, injuries, or conditions affect their ability to bend.
Standing Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person's illnesses, injuries, or conditions affect their ability to stand.
Reaching Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person's illnesses, injuries, or conditions affect their ability to reach.
Walking Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person's illnesses, injuries, or conditions affect their ability to walk.
Sitting Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person's illnesses, injuries, or conditions affect their ability to sit.
Kneeling Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person's illnesses, injuries, or conditions affect their ability to kneel.
Talking Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person's illnesses, injuries, or conditions affect their ability to talk.
Hearing Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person's illnesses, injuries, or conditions affect their ability to hear.
Stair Climbing Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person's illnesses, injuries, or conditions affect their ability to climb stairs.
Seeing Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person's illnesses, injuries, or conditions affect their ability to see.
Memory Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person's illnesses, injuries, or conditions affect their memory.
Completing Tasks Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person's illnesses, injuries, or conditions affect their ability to complete tasks.
Concentration Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person's illnesses, injuries, or conditions affect their concentration.
Understanding Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person's illnesses, injuries, or conditions affect their ability to understand.
Following Instructions Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person's illnesses, injuries, or conditions affect their ability to follow instructions.
Using Hands Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person's illnesses, injuries, or conditions affect their ability to use their hands.
Getting Along with Others Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person's illnesses, injuries, or conditions affect their ability to get along with others.
Explanation of Affected Abilities Text
Provide a detailed explanation of how the disabled person's illnesses, injuries, or conditions affect each of the abilities checked in item 23a.
Ability to Follow Spoken Instructions
Spoken Instructions Ability Explanation Text
Provide a detailed explanation of how well the disabled person follows spoken instructions.
Ability to Follow Written Instructions
Ability to Follow Written Instructions Description Text
Enter how well the disabled person can follow written instructions.
Ability to Go Out Alone
Go Out Alone: Yes Checkbox
Check this box if the person can go out alone.
Go Out Alone: No Checkbox
Check this box if the person cannot go out alone.
Explanation for Not Going Out Alone Text
Provide a detailed explanation of why the person cannot go out alone, assuming the answer to the previous question was 'No'.
Address and Email of Person Completing Form
Street Address Text
Enter the street number and name of the person completing this form.
Email Address Text
Enter the email address of the person completing this form.
Aid Prescription and Usage Details
Aids Prescribed Text
Specify which of the aids were prescribed by a doctor.
Aid Prescription Date Date
Enter the date when the aids were prescribed.
Aid Usage Details Text
Describe when the person needs to use these aids.
Aids Used Checklist
24. Does the disabled person use any of the following? (Check all that apply.) Crutches Checkbox
Select this checkbox if the disabled person uses crutches.
Cane Checkbox
Select this checkbox if the disabled person uses a cane.
Hearing Aid Checkbox
Select this checkbox if the disabled person uses a hearing aid.
Walker Checkbox
Select this checkbox if the disabled person uses a walker.
Brace/Splint Checkbox
Select this checkbox if the disabled person uses a brace or splint.
Glasses/Contact Lenses Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person uses glasses or contact lenses.
Wheelchair Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person uses a wheelchair.
Artificial Limb Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person uses an artificial limb.
Artificial Voice Box Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person uses an artificial voice box.
Other (Explain) Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person uses any other assistive devices not listed and provide an explanation.
Other Aids Explanation Text
Provide details about other aids used by the disabled person that are not listed above.
Attention Span Duration
Attention Span Duration Number
Provide the duration for which the disabled person can pay attention.
Caring for Others Information
Yes Checkbox
Check this box if the person takes care of anyone else.
No Checkbox
Check this box if the person does not take care of anyone else.
Caring for Others Details Text
If the disabled person cares for anyone else, describe for whom they care and what they do for them.
Change in Ability to Handle Money
Yes, ability to handle money changed Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person's ability to handle money has changed since their illnesses, injuries, or conditions began.
No, ability to handle money did not change Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person's ability to handle money has not changed since their illnesses, injuries, or conditions began.
Explanation of Money Handling Change Text
Provide a detailed explanation of how the disabled person's ability to handle money has changed since the onset of their illnesses, injuries, or conditions.
Changes in Social Activities Description
Changes in Social Activities Description Text
Provide a detailed description of any changes in social activities that have occurred since the onset of the illnesses, injuries, or conditions.
City, State, and ZIP Code of Person Completing Form
City Text
Please enter the city of the person completing the form.
State Text
Please enter the state of the person completing the form.
ZIP Code Text
Please enter the ZIP Code of the person completing the form.
Date
Date Date
Enter the current date.
Daytime Telephone Number
Daytime Telephone Area Code Text
Enter the area code for your daytime telephone number.
Max length: 3 characters
Your Number Checkbox
Check this box if the daytime telephone number provided is your direct number.
Message Number Checkbox
Check this box if the daytime telephone number provided is a message number where someone can take a message for you.
None Checkbox
Check this box if you cannot provide a daytime telephone number.
Daytime Telephone Prefix Text
Enter the three-digit prefix of your daytime telephone number.
Max length: 3 characters
Daytime Telephone Line Number Text
Enter the four-digit line number of your daytime telephone number.
Max length: 4 characters
Description and Frequency of Social Activities
Social Activities Description Text
Describe the kinds of things the disabled person does with others in social activities.
Social Activities Frequency Text
State how often the disabled person participates in these social activities.
Description of Daily Activities
Daily Activities Description Text
Provide a detailed description of the disabled person's daily activities from the time they wake up until they go to bed.
Description of Work Limitations
Work Limitations Description Text
Provide a detailed explanation of how the person's illnesses, injuries, or conditions limit their ability to work.
Disabled Person Handedness
Right Handed Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person is right-handed.
Left Handed Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person is left-handed.
Disabled Person's Living Arrangement
1. Alone Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person lives alone.
2. With Family Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person lives with family.
3. With Friends Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person lives with friends.
4. Other (describe relationship) Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person lives with others not categorized as family or friends, and a description of the relationship is required.
Living Arrangement Other Relationship Text
Provide the relationship of the person with whom the disabled person lives if it is not one of the other specified options.
Disabled Person's Residence
1st Residence: House Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person lives in a house.
2nd Residence: Apartment Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person lives in an apartment.
3rd Residence: Boarding House Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person lives in a boarding house.
4th Residence: Nursing Home Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person lives in a nursing home.
5th Residence: Shelter Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person lives in a shelter.
6th Residence: Group Home Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person lives in a group home.
7th Residence: Other (What?) Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person lives in a residence type not listed, and provide details in the adjacent text field.
Disabled Person's Other Residence Type Text
Provide the type of residence if none of the pre-defined options apply for where the disabled person lives.
Driving Ability
Driving Ability Yes Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person drives.
Driving Ability No Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person does not drive.
Explanation for Not Driving Text
Provide a detailed explanation of why the disabled person does not drive, if applicable.
Duration of Acquaintance with Disabled Person
Acquaintance Duration Text
Enter the total length of time you have known the disabled person.
First Medicine and Side Effects
First Medicine Name Text
Enter the name of the first medicine that causes side effects for the disabled person.
First Medicine Side Effects Text
Describe the side effects of the first medicine for the disabled person.
Form Title Margin
Form Margin Identifier Text
Please provide any identifier or version number associated with the form title displayed in the right margin.
Fourth Medicine and Side Effects
Fourth Medicine Side Effects Text
Describe the side effects caused by the fourth medicine the disabled person takes.
Fourth Medicine Name Text
Enter the name of the fourth medicine the disabled person takes that causes side effects.
Frequency of Going Outside
Frequency of Going Outside Text
State how often the person goes outside.
Reason for Not Going Outside Text
Explain why the person does not go outside, if applicable.
Getting Along with Authority Figures
Authority Figures Relationship Text
Provide details on how well the disabled person gets along with authority figures such as police, bosses, landlords, or teachers.
Help with Care for Others or Animals
Help with Care - Yes Checkbox
Check this box if someone helps the disabled person care for other people or animals.
Help with Care - No Checkbox
Check this box if no one helps the disabled person care for other people or animals.
Help for Care Details Text
Provide details about who helps the disabled person care for other people or animals, and describe what they do to help.
Hobbies and Interests
21. HOBBIES AND INTERESTS ey. What are his/her hobbies and interests? (For example, reading, watching TV, sewing, playing sports, etc.) Text
List the hobbies and interests of the disabled person (e.g., reading, watching TV, sewing, playing sports).
b. How often and how well does he/she do these things Text
Describe how often and how well the disabled person engages in their hobbies and interests.
c. Describe any changes in these activities since the illnesses, injuries, or conditions began Text
Describe any changes in the disabled person's hobbies and interests since the illnesses, injuries, or conditions began.
House and Yard Work Details
Chores Disabled Person Can Do Text
Provide a list of household chores, both indoors and outdoors, that the disabled person is able to do.
Time and Frequency of Chores Text
Indicate how much time the listed chores take and how often the disabled person does each of these things.
House and Yard Work Help Needed Yes Checkbox
Check this box if the person needs help or encouragement doing house and yard work.
House and Yard Work Help Needed No Checkbox
Check this box if the person does not need help or encouragement doing house and yard work.
Help Needed for Chores Text
Specify what type of help is needed if the disabled person requires assistance or encouragement doing household and yard work.
House or Yard Work Explanation
House or Yard Work Explanation Text
Provide a detailed explanation if the disabled person does not perform house or yard work.
Job Separation History
Fired/Laid Off - Yes Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person has been fired or laid off from a job because of problems getting along with other people.
Fired/Laid Off - No Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person has never been fired or laid off from a job because of problems getting along with other people.
Job Separation Explanation Text
Provide a detailed explanation if the disabled person has been fired or laid off from a job due to problems getting along with other people.
Employer Name Text
Enter the name of the employer if the disabled person has been fired or laid off from a job.
Meals Preparation Details
Meals Preparation Yes Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person prepares their own meals.
Meals Preparation No Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person does not prepare their own meals.
Kind of Food Prepared Text
Specify the kind of food the disabled person prepares, such as sandwiches, frozen dinners, or complete meals with several courses.
Frequency of Meal Preparation Text
Indicate how often the disabled person prepares food or meals, for example, daily, weekly, or monthly.
Time Taken to Prepare Meals Text
State how long it takes the disabled person to prepare meals.
Changes in Cooking Habits Text
Describe any changes in the disabled person's cooking habits since the onset of the illness, injuries, or conditions.
Reason for Not Preparing Meals Text
Explain the reasons why the disabled person cannot or does not prepare meals if they answered 'No' to the previous question.
Medicine Intake Status
Currently Takes Medicine - Yes Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person currently takes any medicines for their illnesses, injuries, or conditions.
Currently Takes Medicine - No Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person does not currently take any medicines for their illnesses, injuries, or conditions.
Medicine Reminders
Medicine Reminders - Yes Checkbox
Check this box if the individual needs help or reminders taking medicine.
Medicine Reminders - No Checkbox
Check this box if the individual does not need help or reminders taking medicine.
Type of Medicine Reminder Help Text
Enter the type of help or reminders needed for taking medicine.
Method of Travel When Going Out
Walk Checkbox
Check this box if the person travels by walking when going out.
Drive a car Checkbox
Check this box if the person travels by driving a car when going out.
Ride in a car Checkbox
Check this box if the person travels by riding in a car when going out.
Ride a bicycle Checkbox
Check this box if the person travels by riding a bicycle when going out.
Use public transportation Checkbox
Check this box if the person travels by using public transportation when going out.
Other (Explain) Checkbox
Check this box if the person travels by a method other than those listed and provide an explanation.
Other Method of Travel When Going Out Explanation Text
Provide a detailed explanation of the other method of travel used when going out.
Methods of Spending Time with Others
In person Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person spends time with others in person.
On the phone Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person spends time with others on the phone.
Email Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person spends time with others via email.
Texting Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person spends time with others by texting.
Mail Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person spends time with others via mail.
Other Method Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person spends time with others using a method not listed, and provide an explanation.
Other Method of Spending Time Text
Provide a description of the other method through which the disabled person spends time with others.
Video Chat Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person spends time with others using video chat (e.g., Skype or Facetime).
Money Management Abilities
Pay Bills - Yes Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person is able to pay bills.
Pay Bills - No Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person is not able to pay bills.
Handle Savings Account - Yes Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person is able to handle a savings account.
Handle Savings Account - No Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person is not able to handle a savings account.
Count Change - Yes Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person is able to count change.
Count Change - No Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person is not able to count change.
Use Checkbook/Money Orders - Yes Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person is able to use a checkbook or money orders.
Use Checkbook/Money Orders - No Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person is not able to use a checkbook or money orders.
Money Management No Answers Explanation Text
Provide a detailed explanation for all 'No' responses regarding the individual's money management abilities.
Name and Date of Person Completing Form
Name of Person Completing Form Text
Provide the full name of the person completing this form.
Date Form Completed Date
Enter the date the form is being completed.
Name of Disabled Person
Disabled Person's Full Name Text
Provide the full name of the disabled person, including their first, middle, and last names.
Need for Accompaniment
Accompaniment Yes Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person needs someone to accompany him/her.
Accompaniment No Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person does not need someone to accompany him/her.
Personal Care Abilities
No Problem with Personal Care Checkbox
Check this box if the person has no problems with personal care despite their illnesses, injuries, or conditions.
Dress Ability Explanation Text
Explain how illnesses, injuries, or conditions affect the person's ability to dress.
Bathe Ability Explanation Text
Explain how illnesses, injuries, or conditions affect the person's ability to bathe.
Hair Care Ability Explanation Text
Explain how illnesses, injuries, or conditions affect the person's ability to care for their hair.
Shave Ability Explanation Text
Explain how illnesses, injuries, or conditions affect the person's ability to shave.
Self-Feeding Ability Explanation Text
Explain how illnesses, injuries, or conditions affect the person's ability to feed themselves.
Toilet Use Ability Explanation Text
Explain how illnesses, injuries, or conditions affect the person's ability to use the toilet.
Other Personal Care Ability Explanation Text
Explain how illnesses, injuries, or conditions affect the person's ability to perform other personal care activities not listed.
Personal Needs and Grooming Reminders
Yes Checkbox
Check this box if the person needs any special reminders to take care of personal needs and grooming.
No Checkbox
Check this box if the person does not need any special reminders to take care of personal needs and grooming.
Type of Personal Needs and Grooming Reminders Text
Provide a description of the type of help or reminders needed for personal needs and grooming.
Pet Care Information
Pet Care Yes Checkbox
Check this box if the person takes care of pets or other animals.
Pet Care No Checkbox
Check this box if the person does not take care of pets or other animals.
Pet Care Description Text
Enter what the disabled person does to care for their pets or other animals.
Places Visited on a Regular Basis
Places Visited Regularly Text
Provide a list of places the disabled person visits on a regular basis, such as a church, community center, sports events, or social groups.
Previous Abilities
Previous Abilities Description Text
Provide a detailed description of the disabled person's abilities before the onset of their illnesses, injuries, or conditions.
Problems Getting Along with Others
Yes, Problems Getting Along Checkbox
Check this box if the person has problems getting along with family, friends, neighbors, or others.
No, Problems Getting Along Checkbox
Check this box if the person does not have problems getting along with family, friends, neighbors, or others.
Problems Getting Along Explanation Text
Provide a detailed explanation if the person has any problems getting along with family, friends, neighbors, or others.
Relationship to Disabled Person
Relationship to Disabled Person Text
Enter your relationship to the disabled person.
Max length: 20 characters
Remarks
Remarks Text
Provide any added information not shown in earlier parts of this form.
Reminders and Participation in Going Places
Reminders and Participation in Going Places Yes Checkbox
Check this box if the person needs to be reminded to go places.
Reminders and Participation in Going Places No Checkbox
Check this box if the person does not need to be reminded to go places.
Frequency and Participation Details Text
Provide details on how often the person goes to places and how much they participate.
Routine Change Handling Ability
Routine Change Handling Description Text
Provide a description of how well the disabled person handles changes in routine.
Second Medicine and Side Effects
Second Medicine Side Effects Text
Describe the side effects the disabled person experiences from the second medicine.
Second Medicine Name Text
Enter the name of the second medicine the disabled person takes that causes side effects.
Shopping Habits
In stores Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person shops in stores.
By phone Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person shops by phone.
By mail Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person shops by mail.
By computer Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person shops by computer.
Shopping Description Text
Describe the items or categories the disabled person shops for.
Shopping Frequency and Duration Text
Provide details on how often the disabled person shops and the typical duration of their shopping trips.
Side Effects Status
Side Effects Yes Checkbox
Check this box if any of the medicines cause side effects.
Side Effects No Checkbox
Check this box if none of the medicines cause side effects.
Sleep Affect Information
Sleep Affect Information - Yes Checkbox
Check this box if the illnesses, injuries, or conditions affect the disabled person's sleep.
Sleep Affect Information - No Checkbox
Check this box if the illnesses, injuries, or conditions do not affect the disabled person's sleep.
Sleep Affect Details Text
Describe how the illnesses, injuries, or conditions affect the person's sleep.
Stress Handling Ability
Stress Handling Description Text
Provide a detailed explanation of how well the disabled person handles stress.
Task Completion Status
Yes Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person finishes what he/she starts.
No Checkbox
Check this box if the disabled person does not finish what he/she starts.
Third Medicine and Side Effects
Third Medicine Side Effects Text
Describe the side effects the disabled person experiences from the third medicine listed.
Third Medicine Name Text
Enter the name of the third medicine the disabled person takes that causes side effects.
Time Spent with Disabled Person
Time Spent and Activities Text
Provide details on how much time you spend with the disabled person and what activities you do together.
Top of Page Checkbox
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Unusual Behavior or Fears
Unusual Behavior or Fears - Yes Checkbox
Check this box if you have noticed any unusual behavior or fears in the disabled person.
Unusual Behavior or Fears - No Checkbox
Check this box if you have not noticed any unusual behavior or fears in the disabled person.
Explanation of Unusual Behavior or Fears Text
Provide a detailed explanation of any unusual behavior or fears observed in the disabled person.
Walking and Rest Details
Walking Distance Before Rest Text
Enter how far the disabled person can walk before needing to stop and rest.
Rest Duration Before Resuming Walking Text
Enter the duration of rest needed before the disabled person can resume walking.
Your Name
Your Name Text
Enter the name of the person completing this form.