Hello Everyone,
Chealsea here, with Solutions for senior’s podcast.
before we get started, I would like to thank Home Helpers of Bourbonnais for sponsoring Solutions for Seniors 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 homehelpershomecare.com/Kankakee
is it just me or can anyone else not believe that we are only 15 days till
thanksgiving and 43 days till Christmas 2020. Our holidays may look a little different this year due to COVID-19. However you are your loved one decide to celebrate the holiday season this year make sure to enjoy it.
On this episode I’m going to be talking about 10 warning signs to watch for while spending extra time with our aging loved ones this holiday season. Weather you are physical together or spending some extra time on video chat with your loved ones during this holiday season here are some thing that maybe a warning to dementia.
Spending time with loved ones during the holidays means it’s easier to spot all of the small changes in behavior that could mean the early stages of memory impairment. While this can cause initial feelings of worry and panic, taking the time to understand the situation is the first step in providing family member the best care possible.
Memory lapses that disrupt daily life.
Problem-solving and planning difficulties
Difficulty carrying out familiar tasks.
Locational/temporal confusion.
Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships.
New problems with words in speaking or writing.
Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps.
Decreased or poor judgment.
Withdrawal from work or social activities.
Changes in mood and personality.
The 1st thing to do if you notice 1 or more of these signs is to no panic. Start with having the conversation with your loved one. Tell them what you have noticed while spending time with them. Every one of our loved one’s will take this differently. Some will say that they have notice the same thing, but others will not be happy and disagree. The next step is to make an appointment with their doctor. Then you can let the Doctor know what you have been noticing. Then the doctor can run some tests and get to the root of the problem.