Is Mom or Dad Ready for ‘The Talk’?
Signs Your Aging Parent May Need Memory Care
Changes in personality are also signs of memory troubles. When a person is struggling with memory, it can impact their personality, making them anxious, fearful, and defensive. Be on the lookout for these personality changes with your elderly parent, as it could be a sign that memory struggles are advancing. Forgetfulness is also, of course, a sign that it may be time for your parent to be moved to a memory care facility. As previously mentioned, we all forget things from time to time, but when there are repeated and significant lapses in memory, then this is a red flag. Forgetfulness at heightened levels can be dangerous. Consider, for instance, a parent who forgets to take medication or forgets to take it property. This jeopardizes the parent’s health, safety, and well-being. Memory care can help keep your parent safe and on track with health demands when memory problems reach this level, but it isn’t an easy talk to have.
It can be a truly difficult thing to watch an elderly parent struggle with memory issues. Unfortunately, things can advance to the point where it is actually safer for your parent to enter into a memory care facility. If you have concerns about when is the right time for your parent to have memory care, there are some things that may signal they are ready for the transition. One sign is changes in cleanliness and hygiene practices. How is their living space being maintained? Is it cluttered? Is it dirty? There may even be a noticeable change in their own personal hygiene. Have they been bathing regularly? Do they look unkempt? These are all signs that your parent may be struggling to care for themself — a warning that could be related to memory loss. Another scary behavior is wandering. Has your parent wandered off and lost track of where they’re going or where they are? Wandering off can be very dangerous and can also be a major warning sign of significant memory struggles.
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Dinner is ready in 30 minutes with this easy, seasonal August sausage and vegetable bake.
INGREDIENTS
• 3 tbsp olive oil • 2 cloves garlic, grated
• 4 sausage links of your choice • 1 lb green beans • 1 red bell pepper, diced • 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1 tbsp thyme • 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp basil • 1 tsp salt • 1 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)
• 1 red onion, diced • 1 zucchini, diced • 1 yellow summer squash, diced DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat your grill to medium heat or your oven to 425 F. 2. In a large bowl, add all of the ingredients and mix well. Divide into four equal portions. 3. Prepare four 16-inch pieces of foil and place a portion in the middle of each section. Wrap each foil piece tightly and avoid holes. 4. Grill each foil packet for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through. You can also bake each packet for 20 minutes at 425 F.
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