Observations
What has each person seen or heard? Keep examples specific and distinguish direct observations from assumptions.
Choose a place to begin.
Use these prompts to decide what examples may be worth writing down. The purpose is simply to help you describe change in everyday language.
Select a topic to see a gentle prompt.
A map for a family conversation
Different people may notice different things. Keeping categories separate can make room for a more useful conversation.
Day-to-day impact
What routines, relationships, responsibilities, or moments of independence seem affected?
Questions to bring
What do you want a qualified healthcare professional to help you understand or clarify?
Who should be included?
Consider the person concerned, family caregivers, trusted supporters, and current providers as appropriate.
Make the notes workable.
A few well-chosen examples, their rough timing, and the questions they raise are enough to start. If an immediate safety concern is present, contact emergency services or an appropriate urgent resource rather than waiting on a planning tool.