Our 3-Level System

Our system is intended to broadly categorize people into three levels of ability that correspond with Brain Food Activity Books. Each level in our proprietary system is defined based on five dimensions of cognitive function, as outlined below.

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Memory

Level I: Evidence of short-term memory loss
Level II: Severe short-term memory loss
Level III: Severe memory loss

Verbal Expression

Level I: No impact or occasional trouble finding words
Level II: Frequent trouble finding words, possible “word salads”
Level III: Limited ability to express self and make needs known

Language Comprehension

Level I: Little to no noticeable impact
Level II: Able to follow simple written and verbal instructions with frequent prompting
Level III: Difficult to know level of comprehension

Personal Safety

Level I: Likely safe to be alone for extended periods
Level II: Should not be left alone for extended periods, or possibly at all
Level III: Most likely should not be left alone

Attention Span

Level I: Able to work on a task or project for 10-15 minutes or longer
Level II: Limited to 5-10 minutes
Level III: Severely limited

Please note this is not medical advice or a map of what everyone’s dementia journey will look like. No person will perfectly match every attribute in a given level and progress through the stages exactly as outlined, and there are many more symptoms people with dementia will likely experience. However, the symptoms that are most relevant to “brain exercise” generally progress as described. Caregivers should identify the level that most closely aligns with their loved one’s abilities to select the right Brain Food Activity Book.

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