From: Utility of the Dependence Scale in dementia: validity, meaningfulness, and health economic considerations
Level 0
0 to all items
Level 1
Either A, B, or C = 1
Level 2
2 of A, B, or C = 1 OR A or B = 2 OR D = 1
Level 3
E, F, or G = 1
Level 4
H, I, or J = 1
Level 5
K, L, or M = 1