Sometimes everyone forgets what they went into the kitchen to retrieve, and even making intentional deliberate reasons for walking into a room doesn’t always ensure that they will remember once they get there. Why is that? Are our brains filled with such colossal mind-blowing pictures and words that we can’t think of simple tasks we intend to perform? They can also be great pretenders. They can be quite misleading in their communications with family. For instance, when seeing someone on a daily basis the difference in personality may not be noticeable. This is an important time in the life of the person experiencing memory problems. It is the beginning, it is timely, it is a crucial diagnostic time when someone; you the son or daughter realize that something is wrong. The person may be infuriated with you if a concern about memory is brought up in conversation. Paying attention to safety and security are of utmost importance. So, gathering your own information about their risk for falls and injury is a good start in protecting them.
DISCLAIMER – I am a Registered Nurse, not a doctor and the information provided is from trusted resources. Should you need more information you can find them at the following references I have utilized:
- Alzheimer’s by Medicine X-USA on Facebook
- https://www.alz.org
- Alzheimer’ Disease Treatments https://www.aarp.org
- The 36 Hour Day by Nancy L Mace MA & Peter Robins MPH
- The Changing Brain by Teepa Snow MS OTRL FAOTA
- AARP – Dementia Resource Guide
- DailyCaring.com
- CDC.gov
- Medicare.gov
- Hadley Vlahos RN The In-between Unforgettable Encounters During Lifes Final Moments