Daily Function & Independence
Focus on whether concerns are affecting daily responsibilities, safety, or independence.
They miss steps while cooking familiar meals.
A meal they used to cook easily now involves missed steps, wrong order, confusion, or needing help.
They make repeated bill or money-management mistakes.
Bills are missed or paid twice, amounts are misunderstood, or familiar budgeting becomes confusing.
They get confused about medication.
They miss doses, repeat doses, mix up timing, or cannot manage medication without reminders.
Familiar devices are becoming hard to use.
Devices they used to operate, such as a microwave, phone, TV remote, thermostat, or door system, now create confusion.
Grooming, clothing, or self-care has noticeably changed.
They dress inappropriately for weather, neglect hygiene, or show a clear decline in personal care compared with past habits.
They forget safety-related home tasks.
Stove, water, doors, appliances, or lights are left on or unlocked in ways that create real-world risk.