How to know when to be worried

How to know when to be worried

Should you be worried if your mother forgot that you told her last week that you were going on a business trip? What if  you notice she smells of urine one afternoon? Or if you see her drive over a curb? Should you be worried? The answer is it depends. You cannot look...
Is it Alzheimer’s or something else?

Is it Alzheimer’s or something else?

Many of the signs of early Alzheimer’s can be attributed to a host of other physical and mental disorders. Here are some common signs of dementia (an umbrella term for Alzheimer’s and other memory loss diseases) and what else can cause these symptoms....
Normal aging verses Alzheimer’s Disease

Normal aging verses Alzheimer’s Disease

I got a call from a client’s son out of town that his mother was delusional. I went to see her and found that to be true so I called 911. One of the EMT’s said to me, “Oh, it must be Alzheimer’s.” That is a common misconception that any...
Why are older adults so stubborn?

Why are older adults so stubborn?

My Experience An older friend of mine struggled with memory problems for more than a year. Many people urged her to get tested. She became angry that we even suggested something might be wrong. One day, I received a call from her doctor’s office. Her physician gave...