Episode Details

Ep 107, Home for the Holidays Checking on Mom & Dad, Caring in America

Published 6 months, 1 week ago

Learn about going home for the Holidays

Learn what to look for as Mom/Dad Age

Learn about being an "Amateur Detective"

Learn about observing their Movement

Are they shuffling their feet?

Is their balance off?

Are they a fall risk?

Learn about observing their Cognition

Is their a problem with memory loss?

Is someone else speaking for them?

Are they repeating themselves?

Be aware of their Mood

Is there a change in the normal happy mood?

Are they acting depressed?

Are they giving up a hobby, they have always done?

Are the eating the appropriate diet?

Is food in the refrigerator spoiling, having not been eaten?

Learn about the "Family Conversation"

Learn about reaching out to siblings

Learn about who should talk to Mom/Dad

Learn the right time to talk with Mom/Dad

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