Caregiving Journey Quiz - The Caregiver's Journey

Take the Quiz to Find Out

Where Are You in the Dementia Caregiving Journey?

Find your stage — so you know what to focus on now and what can wait until later.

How would you describe your current caregiving role?

Mostly in the background — I watch and step in when needed.

Actively involved — Either I or someone else has to often step in and guide them.

Fully managing — all of their care is handled by me or or others.

How well can your loved one participate in decision making?

They can make most decisions independently.

I need to be actively involved in their decisions — even if they think they can decide on their own.

I fully manage decisions — they can only make very simple decisions.

How well is your loved one able to manage these three basics on their own: eating, staying hydrated, using a phone to call you or someone else for help, and/or taking their medication?

They're managing all three on their own — some reminders and check-ins needed, but it's working.

At least one is failing — reminders and check-ins aren't enough, someone has to step in and do it for them.

They can't manage any of these on their own — they are completely dependent on others.

How well is your loved one managing their bathing and personal hygiene?

Managing on their own — some reminders needed, but it's working.

Reminders aren't enough — someone has to help or do it for them.

Completely dependent on others for bathing and personal hygiene.

How much help do you need to care for your loved one?

I'm managing mostly on my own — family and friends step in occasionally when I need them.

I rely on regular help from family and friends — and I'm starting to think about whether I need to add professional support.

I need consistent professional support — family and friends alone are not enough to manage the level of care required.