124 – Does Your Aging Parent Need Help? What to check & how to talk about it
Better Health While Aging
English - November 19, 2021 20:00 - ★★★★★ - 109 ratingsMedicine Health & Fitness Science Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Dr. K explains how to know if an aging parent needs help, specific warning signs to check for, and what to say (and not say!) when bringing up your concerns. This approach can be used when visiting an older parent, especially if they're showing signs of memory loss or declines in independence.
In This Episode:
Dr. K explains what to do if you’ve become worried about your aging parent, and are trying to figure out if they need help, or are unsure of what to do next. She covers:
What mental changes are normal as people get older, and what’s not normal
The three types of problems you’ll want to check for
Specific signs to check for, to detect possible memory or thinking problems
How to tell if your parent needs more help around the house or with their daily life
The safety red flags I usually check for
A more respectful and effective way to talk to your aging parent about how things are going
What to stop doing and what to do instead, to reduce conflicts
Related episode:
028 – When Older Parents Resist Help: 4 Tips for Better Talks
Related Resources:
6 Ways that Memory & Thinking Change with Normal Aging (& What to Do About This)
What are Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) & Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)?
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