The Modified Blessed Dementia Scale (Blessed, Tomlinson, & Roth, 1968) uses information from informal caregivers to help determine an individual’s level of functioning during the 6 months prior to hospitalization. The goal of this scale is to assess a person’s competence in handling household tasks and finances. Examples of questions you could ask Marjorie’s daughter include “During the 6 months prior to her hospitalization, have you noticed any problems with Marjorie’s ability to cope with small amounts of money? What about grasping situations or recognizing surroundings or people?