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Memory Loss and Aging:
Identify the Common Signs of Dementia

When monitoring a loved one for challenges due to aging, memory loss and dementia are common concerns that arise. In the early stages of dementia, memory loss is often brushed off as a ‘senior moment’ or a simple mistake. These brief lapses may not be just simple forgetfulness. Dementia is a progressive decline in brain function that affects memory and reasoning, with greater significance than the aging process normally causes. If your parent or relative is experiencing memory loss or signs of dementia, an in-home care provider from Senior Helpers can keep your loved one safe and assist with daily living activities that can be challenging for dementia sufferers.

For more info, read our list of Senior Helpers’
memory loss and dementia care services.

Signs of Dementia, Memory Loss, and Aging Issues

  • Memory loss of more recent events
  • Struggle to perform multi-step tasks
  • Difficulty in thinking of the right words in verbal communication
  • Misplacing items in uncommon locations
  • Mood and personality changes
  • Uncertainty of location or time of day
  • General apathy and loss of motivation

A study funded by the National Institute on Aging has shown that some of the earliest signs of dementia may not be memory loss. Aging participants were evaluated over the course of six years, and results showed that those with poorer physical conditions were more likely to show signs of dementia in the future. Functions such as slow gain, poor balance, and poor handgrip were a few indicators discovered.

Senior Care for Aging Parents with Memory Loss and Dementia

Senior Helpers caregivers for older adults with memory loss and aging issues are trained to deal with the common symptoms and problems that arise in people with dementia. Your aging parent can benefit from our personal care services like bathing and dressing, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and general supervision and companionship.

Contact Senior Helpers to evaluate your elderly relative
for memory loss and aging signs.