Dementia Care Needs Checker

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Dementia care guidance

Understand the care someone with dementia may need.

Caring for someone with dementia can change gradually, and it isn’t always obvious when more support is needed. Our free Care Needs Checker helps you look at everyday needs, supervision, safety and the impact on the person caring for them.

5–7 minutes Typical completion time
Family friendly Simple, practical questions
Private by design No account required

Look beyond the diagnosis.

Dementia affects people differently. The important question is often not simply what symptoms someone has, but what help they need in everyday life.

01

Tell us what happens day to day

We ask about memory, communication, personal care, eating and drinking, medication, mobility, behaviour, safety and night-time needs.

02

Only answer what is relevant

The assessment adapts to your answers. If someone is managing an area independently, unnecessary follow-up questions are skipped.

03

Get a practical care profile

Your results highlight the areas where support, supervision or further assessment may be worth considering, with practical next steps.

Complete your Dementia Care Needs Checker

Answer as accurately as you can based on the person’s usual needs. If their needs vary, choose the answer that best reflects what happens most often.

A note before you begin: this checker does not diagnose dementia and does not decide entitlement to funding or services. It is designed to help families understand care needs and prepare for conversations with professionals.
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Dementia Care Needs Checker

Understand what help someone with dementia may need — and what you could consider doing next.

After the assessment

Know what to consider next.

Your results are intended to give you a clearer picture of the support that may be useful. Depending on the needs identified, you may want to explore:

  • A social care needs assessment
  • A carer’s assessment
  • Additional support at home
  • Respite care
  • Whether the current living arrangement remains suitable
  • Benefits and financial support
Important: The Carentis Dementia Care Needs Checker is an information and care-navigation tool. It is not a diagnostic assessment and does not replace professional medical, social care or safeguarding advice. If someone has suddenly become confused, unusually drowsy, acutely unwell, or there is an immediate safety concern, seek appropriate professional help promptly.