You cannot quite pinpoint it, but you’ve started to observe some differences in Mom’s conduct lately. She’s a bit more forgetful than before. She keeps losing her car keys. Sometimes she repeats herself. Is it Alzheimer’s disease?
Currently, over 6.5 million seniors age 65 and older are battling the disease. Because of this, it’s important to learn about the early warning signs to watch for and know how to proceed if we believe a loved one could have dementia. Medical experts have found that one helpful means of evaluating an individual for dementia is assessing eight critical elements of functionality. If you are having concerns about a person you love, a great starting point is to ask yourself the following:
While assessing each of these areas, make note of the following as well:
With all of this information available, schedule an appointment with the individual’s primary care physician to share your concerns. During the appointment, the doctor will conduct an evaluation to see if dementia could be the cause and what the subsequent steps should be.
At Morning Glory Home Care, our specially trained and experienced dementia care team is available to help individuals in any stage of Alzheimer’s to optimize quality of life. We will develop an individualized plan of care to outline the ways we can help the person effectively deal with the challenges being faced, and then review and update the plan on a regular basis as needs change. Call us at 618-667-8400 for more information about how our home care services can provide the right type of support.
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