Hello, Chealsea here With Solutions for senior’s podcast.

Before I get started today, I would like to thank Home Helpers of Bourbonnais for sponsoring solutions for senior’s podcast. If you or your loved one are in the Kankakee or will county area call home helpers at 815-401-5527 for all your home care needs. You can also visit their website at www.homehelpershomecare.com/kankakee

This week I’m going to be talking about how to help control confusion in your aging loved one as they age. It is common for family members and their caregivers to notice changes in behavior, and cognitive abilities, over time. But when these shifts happen unexpectedly, a family caregiver might view the behavior as irrational or paranoid. But, for the senior experiencing the confusion, it is very real. Because of this there are many who find themselves getting in family arguments about controlling confusion in their aging loved one.

A change in your loved one’s behavior could be due to an undiagnosed cognitive impairment. Sometimes these manifests themselves as fears and worries. Or there may be complaints and confusion. In more extreme cases, shifts can be signifiers of dementia.

As a family member going through this reach out to a personal counselor and talk through difficulties. You don’t have to go through this alone. Discuss issues with a professional and find ways to connect with other caregivers. Find local support groups and encourage other family members to attend with you. Controlling confusion means a group of people are working toward a better situation, together for your aging loved one.

Evaluate Cognitive Health of your aging loved one.

Focus on Emotional Connections with your aging loved one.

Reach Out for Support from others that has been in this position or are going through it currently.

If you are concerned about your aging loved one in your life or if you are a caregiver caring for a senior and have seen changes in behavior and personality, know there is help available. Changes in behavior can occur for a variety of reasons. It is important to seek help and find solutions for you and your family.

Thank you so much for joining me this week. I know that confusion and anxiety in our aging loved ones can be scary and unpredictable, but following what I’ve talked about today and finding the personal touch that works with your aging loved one can make a world of difference for you and your aging loved one.

Again, I would like to thank home helpers of Bourbonnais for sponsoring solutions for senior’s podcast. If you are your loved one are in the Kankakee or will county area call home helpers at 815-401-5527 for all your home care needs. You can also visit their website at www.homehelpershomecare.com/kankakee

Join me next week for another episode on a common challenge we face while helping our aging loved ones. Stay safe and well.