Abstract
Individuals with dementia have cognitive deficits that inhibit processing information and adapting to environmental changes. The environment in which the individual is evaluated may impact assessment results. An interdisciplinary approach was used to assess individuals with dementia in three settings on independent living skills. Significant differences were found between home and clinical settings on motor skills, with motor skills higher in the home. No significant differences were found on social skills, cognitive-communicative skills, or instrumental activities. Although contemporary practice emphasizes the importance of the environment in individuals with dementia, results indicate that these individuals score similarly across three different environments.