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Printed on 6/5/2026
For informational purposes only. This is not medical advice.
The Blessed Dementia Scale (including Blessed Dementia Rating components) is a classic observer/informant-based instrument for assessing changes in everyday performance, habits, and personality related to dementia progression.
Formula: Blessed total is a summed observer/informant score, higher values indicating greater impairment.
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Blessed scales have longstanding historical and clinical use in dementia severity characterization.
Higher Blessed totals indicate more severe functional-cognitive decline and higher care-dependency signal.
Use when caregiver-observed functional decline data are needed for dementia staging context.
Older scale structure and informant dependence can limit comparability across modern care settings.
For related assessments, see QDRS, IQCODE-26 and Pfeffer FAQ.
Disclaimer: This tool is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider with questions about your health.
April 21, 2026 · v1.0.0
Added Blessed Dementia Scale trust metadata and initial changelog entry.
A brief informant-rated cognitive-functional staging scale used to estimate dementia severity burden.
GeriatricsA 26-item informant-based cognitive decline screen summarized as a 1.0-5.0 mean score.
GeriatricsAssess instrumental daily-function impairment with the 10-item Pfeffer FAQ (0-30).
GeriatricsClassify dementia severity with the Clinical Dementia Rating global stage (0, 0.5, 1, 2, 3).