Take Our Memory Care & Dementia Assessment

If you’re questioning whether it’s time for memory care and support, this assessment can help you recognize and quantify symptoms and severity. 

Take this assessment to help determine if Memory or dementia care is right for your situation.

If you’re wondering if it’s time to pursue Memory or Dementia Care for your loved one, this short assessment will help you gauge the burden of care, and get a sense of when is the time to pursue the next steps.

Memory Care Assessment

Answer each question honestly to help you assess the impact Memory & Dementia care is currently taking on the lives of you and your loved ones.

This will help you objectively review the needs you have, and help you find the most personalized and helpful levels of care.

Category: Memory Care Section 1: Memory & Cognitive Changes

Does your loved one frequently repeat the same questions or stories within a short time?

Category: Memory Care Section 1: Memory & Cognitive Changes

Do they struggle to remember recent events, conversations, or what they ate for breakfast?

Category: Memory Care Section 1: Memory & Cognitive Changes

Are they getting lost or disoriented in familiar places (home, neighborhood, or stores)?

Category: Memory Care Section 1: Memory & Cognitive Changes

Do they have trouble recognizing family members or close friends?

Category: Memory Care Section 1: Memory & Cognitive Changes

Have they shown confusion about what day, month, or year it is?

Category: Memory Care Section 1: Memory & Cognitive Changes

Do they mix up names of everyday objects or have difficulty finding the right words?

Category: Memory Care Section 1: Memory & Cognitive Changes

Are they forgetting how to perform familiar tasks (using the phone, remote control, or appliances)?

Category: Memory Care Section 2: Daily Activities & Functioning

Do they need significant help with dressing, bathing, or personal hygiene?

Category: Memory Care Section 2: Daily Activities & Functioning

Are they forgetting to eat, drink, or prepare simple meals?

Category: Memory Care Section 2: Daily Activities & Functioning

Do they have difficulty managing medications without full supervision?

Category: Memory Care Section 2: Daily Activities & Functioning

Have they stopped bathing or changing clothes regularly due to forgetting or resistance?

Category: Memory Care Section 2: Daily Activities & Functioning

Do they need constant cues or hands-on help to complete basic daily routines?

Category: Memory Care Section 2: Daily Activities & Functioning

Are they having trouble with toileting or managing incontinence?

Category: Memory Care Section 3: Daily Activities & Functioning

Have they wandered away from home or become lost in the past year?

Category: Memory Care Section 3: Daily Activities & Functioning

Do they try to leave the house at inappropriate times (nighttime, bad weather)?

Category: Memory Care Section 3: Daily Activities & Functioning

Are they unsafe when using the stove, oven, or other kitchen appliances?

Category: Memory Care Section 3: Daily Activities & Functioning

Do they leave doors unlocked or forget to turn off water / faucets?

Category: Memory Care Section 3: Daily Activities & Functioning

Have they had falls or accidents due to confusion or poor judgment?

Category: Memory Care Section 3: Daily Activities & Functioning

Do you worry they may unintentionally harm self or others because of memory loss?

Category: Memory Care Section 3: Daily Activities & Functioning

Is constant supervision needed to keep them safe throughout the day and night?

Category: Memory Care Section 4: Behavior & Emotional Changes

Do they become agitated, anxious, or restless, especially in the late afternoon or evening?

Category: Memory Care Section 4: Behavior & Emotional Changes

Have they shown increased suspicion, paranoia, or accusations toward family members?

Category: Memory Care Section 4: Behavior & Emotional Changes

Do they experience hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that aren’t there)?

Category: Memory Care Section 4: Behavior & Emotional Changes

Are they having trouble sleeping or frequently waking up confused at night?

Category: Memory Care Section 4: Behavior & Emotional Changes

Do they resist care or become combative when helped with daily tasks?

Category: Memory Care Section 4: Behavior & Emotional Changes

Have their mood swings or emotional outbursts increased?

Category: Memory Care Section 4: Behavior & Emotional Changes

Do they withdraw from social activities or seem apathetic most of the time?

Category: Memory Care Section 5: Caregiver & Family Impact

Is your family caregiver feeling exhausted or overwhelmed by the level of supervision required?

Category: Memory Care Section 5: Caregiver & Family Impact

Are you worried about leaving your loved one alone, even for short periods?

Category: Memory Care Section 5: Caregiver & Family Impact

Has caregiving started to affect your own health, work, or relationships?

Category: Memory Care Section 5: Caregiver & Family Impact

Do you feel your loved one’s needs are beyond what can be safely managed at home or in standard assisted living?

Category: Memory Care Section 6: Overall Readiness & Next Steps

Would your loved one benefit from a secure, structured environment designed specifically for memory impairment?

Category: Memory Care Section 6: Overall Readiness & Next Steps

Are you open to exploring a community with 24/7 specialized dementia care and trained staff?

Category: Memory Care Section 6: Overall Readiness & Next Steps

Are you starting to consider a community with 24/7 specialized dementia care and trained staff?

Category: Memory Care Section 6: Overall Readiness & Next Steps

On a scale of 1–5, how concerned are you about your loved one’s current safety and quality of life due to memory changes?

1 = not concerned, 5 = extremely concerned.

Your score is