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Meet the 45 Senators Who Blocked Background Checks | Mother Jones
Meet the 45 Senators Who Blocked Background Checks | Mother Jones: Meet the 45 Senators Who Blocked Background Checks
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Senior Care Answers: When is Memory Loss More Than Old Age?
Senior Care Answers: When is Memory Loss More Than Old Age?
One of the early signs that many family members notice is difficulty with financial or other tasks which require "complex thinking". You have to compare this to a baseline (i.e. if your Dad always handled the bills and checkbook, but has now begun missing payments) and "getting scammed" is not always an indication of dementia. However, these indicators may warrant some changes, before bigger problems occur.
Some signs to watch for if you are worried about memory loss (these can also go hand-in-hand with physical impairments or other senior care issues):
One of the early signs that many family members notice is difficulty with financial or other tasks which require "complex thinking". You have to compare this to a baseline (i.e. if your Dad always handled the bills and checkbook, but has now begun missing payments) and "getting scammed" is not always an indication of dementia. However, these indicators may warrant some changes, before bigger problems occur.
Some signs to watch for if you are worried about memory loss (these can also go hand-in-hand with physical impairments or other senior care issues):
- Spoiled food in the refrigerator, difficulty preparing meals or dealing with appliances properly, forgetting to turn off the stove.
- Missed appointments, trouble remembering dates and managing tasks and to-do's.
- Significant changes in appearance and personal care.
- Significant changes in household maintenance/care and cleanliness.
- Medication misuse (signs might include unfilled prescriptions, pill bottles in disarray, inability to explain what a medicine is for or when/how it is to be taken).
- For more signs, grab a free copy of our "Warning Signs" evaluation checklist:
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
MyAgingFolks - Support for Caregivers. Senior-Care Answers. Expert advice.
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Our services are all designed to support family caregivers involved with eldercare issues. Whether the help you need is advice, an expert answer, a service recommendation, a financial or legal decision, our network of independent professionals (e.g. geriatric care managers, doctors, nurses, Medicare/Medicaid specialists, financial advisors, physical therapists, lawyers, etc.) can help you thrive in your role as caregiver.
MyAgingFolks.com is independently owned and operated. We are neither affiliated with nor accept advertising from insurance companies, residential facilities, or health-care services. You can rest assured that your selection of a professional at MyAgingFolks.com is a person who best matches your needs.
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