Practical information for aging health & family caregivers
Get practical information about how to care for aging parents from a geriatrician and other experts. Whether you're dealing with memory loss or Alzheimer's, or are just concerned about a parent's safety and well-being, learn what really works, when it comes to helping older parents through this stage of life while respecting their dignity and maintaining a better relationship connection.
Dr. K answers a question she is often asked: “What’s the difference between Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and mild cognitive impairment (also known as MCI)?” She covers:
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Dr. K explains several different health conditions that can cause memory loss in older adults and in aging parents, and why memory loss doesn’t mean a person is developing Alzheimer’s disease.
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Dr. K explains why short-term memory loss is not normal in aging, and what to do if your parent has become forgetful. She also explains what types of memory changes ARE normal with aging.
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