Stay independent, wherever home is.
Oupa helps you stay independent as you get older by showing you what to do, in what order, and who can help.
Begin with a free Stay or Move Report to help you decide whether to stay, modify your home, or move.
Get your free reportWho Oupa is
Oupa is a professional service that helps you preserve your independence as you get older. It was founded by John Fick, a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)® and Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS).
We help you decide what comes next with confidence, clarity, and dignity. It begins with your home, whether to stay, modify your home, or move, and goes on to the health, support, finances, and lifestyle that keep you independent.
Your information stays private. We never sell it, and we never share it for anyone's marketing. We take no referral fees from senior care facilities, and nothing from any professional we name.
More about OupaIndependence is living on your own terms.
Most people wait for a fall or a hospital stay to force the decision. The signs usually come first. You can act on them early, while every choice is still yours.
- Stairs that take more effort.
- A house that's more work to keep up.
- Costs that keep rising.
- Family who live further away.
Five areas shape your independence.
Home & Safety
A home you can move through safely every day.
Read the guidesHealth & Wellbeing
Staying strong and steady, and catching changes early.
Read the guidesSupport & Care
People who can help, on your terms, and a plan for more.
Read the guidesFinancial Security
Understanding what staying costs, and what help exists.
Read the guidesLifestyle Fit
A home and community that suit the life you want.
Read the guidesHow Oupa works
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Stay or Move Report
Get your free reportAnswer 22 short questions about what affects your ability and desire to stay in your home. It takes about four minutes.
Get an answer on whether to stay, modify your home, or move, with a few recommendations to support your decision. On screen and by email.
NEXT STEP$150 ONE-TIME
Independence Plan
See an example planA step‑by‑step roadmap for staying independent. Answer a few more questions and get an action plan covering all five areas, including:
- What to do, and when
- Home and care costs to consider
- Vetted local professionals who can help
Each independence plan is reviewed by a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)® and delivered by email.
Requires your free Stay or Move Report first.