Free · Private · Not a diagnosis
Is it time to think about care?
Worrying about a parent or relative is hard, and it’s often difficult to know whether what you’re seeing is a normal part of getting older or a sign they need more support. This short, private checklist can help you make sense of it.
- ✓A gentle, honest self-check in two minutes
- ✓Completely private, nothing is saved
- ✓Helps you decide whether to talk to us or a GP
Answer honestly for the person you’re thinking about. There are no right or wrong answers, and nothing is saved.
1. Are everyday tasks like washing, dressing or cooking becoming harder for them to manage?
2. Have there been falls, or do you worry about their safety at home?
3. Are they struggling to take their medication correctly or on time?
4. Is keeping the home clean, warm and looked after becoming difficult?
5. Are you concerned they aren't eating well or regularly?
6. Do they seem lonely, low or increasingly isolated?
7. Is memory loss or confusion starting to affect daily life?
8. Is caring for them taking a real toll on you or the wider family?
Please answer all 8 questions to see your result.
How to use it
A starting point, not a verdict
This checklist looks at the everyday signs that often show a loved one could benefit from more support: managing at home, staying safe, eating well, taking medication, keeping company, and the strain caring can place on family. There are no right or wrong answers.
Whatever your result, it’s a guide to help you reflect, not a formal assessment. Many things can be helped or improved, and the next step is simply a conversation. We are always happy to talk things through with you, gently and without any pressure, and to help you understand all the options, from support at home to respite or a permanent place at Crossways.
Not sure what to do next?
Whether you’re just starting to worry or ready to look at care, we’re here to help. Get in touch for a warm, no-pressure chat.