How do we know if our older relatives are just aging normally or experiencing dementia? These are the signs you can watch for this holiday season: :
, and Cole Smith, the director of dementia care at Brightview, say it’s important “to acknowledge that each person has a different baseline for cognitive health” and to “use your knowledge of your relative to understand when their behavior is out of the norm for them.”
Instead, “jump into action” if you’re concerned – although it can be a “delicate subject, so proceed with caution.” Moreno recommends focusing on specifics and sharing them in a way you think the family member will be able to hear. “Let them know you’ve got their back.” And if your first attempt doesn’t go as well as you would have liked, “take time to regroup. You might try a different time of day or recruit someone else to talk to your loved one” like another family member, friend, or trusted person from their faith community. You can also share your concerns with the person’s doctor.
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