If you and your aging adult are concerned about recent memory issues, the best thing to do is to make an appointment with her doctor. While you’re preparing for the appointment, you might want to start preparing some information to make the meeting go more smoothly. Here are some of the bits of information that might be helpful.

How Long Has this Been Going On?

This question does a few things. First, it helps to narrow down exactly how long your elderly family member has been having trouble with her memory. But it also allows your senior’s doctor to determine whether she’s cognizant of what’s happening when her memory is affected or if there could be other potential causes.

Did the Trouble Start Slowly or Suddenly?

Sudden onsets of memory loss could coincide with an injury or a new medication. Slower forms of memory loss could have more insidious causes, such as the very ones your elderly family member is concerned about. Depending on the severity of the issue, you might be better equipped to answer this question.

Is She Having Trouble with Everyday Tasks?

Everyday tasks, such as knowing that underwear goes on first, can be somewhat troublesome for an aging adult who is having memory troubles. These can also be a sign that the memory issues are far more severe than occasionally forgetting a word or losing track of where her glasses are. Other types of everyday tasks can include how to make coffee or how to brush her teeth.

What Sorts of Things Are Difficult to Remember?

Having an understanding of what types of things are difficult for your elderly family member to remember can help her doctor to know what sorts of tests to run. Sometimes even the list of troublesome memory issues can be enough for him to understand what is causing her issues. If possible, try to make a list of the situations that are giving your aging adult trouble.

Until your elderly family member knows for sure what she’s dealing with, she might be more comfortable having elderly care providers available when you have to be away. They can help her to track some of what is happening.

If you or an aging loved one are considering elderly care in The Energy Corridor, TX, please call the caring staff at At Your Side Home Care. We will answer all of your senior care questions. Call today: (832) 271-1600.

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Donna Wrabel, LMSW

Co-Owner at At Your Side Home Care

For most of us, the word "home" evokes warm feelings of comfort, security and well-being. For older adults, home also means holding tight to cherished memories and maintaining self-esteem and independence. When illness, injury or age make life a little more challenging, remaining at home in a comfortable, familiar environment encourages recovery and enhances the quality of life. Home can be defined as a private residence, an independent or assisted living facility or even a short term stay in the hospital, we recognize the additional benefits provided by a personal, professional assistant.

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