Senior Resource Guide Houston (Summer 2021)

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SIGNS NOT TO IGNORE:

DEMENTIA VERSUS NORMAL AGING

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f you’ve found yourself worried about whether or not a loved one might be showing signs of dementia, you aren’t alone. Distinguishing between dementia indicators and normal aging factors can be tricky, and it’s important to know the difference to avoid adding any unnecessary stress or worry to the situation. Afterall, is rushing mom off to the doctor because she called you your sibling’s name—maybe even the family dog’s name once…or twice—the right next step or even a cause for alarm?

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DEMENTIA OR AGING: THE SIGNS

The Alzheimer’s Society notes six different abilities and how they may be impacted by normal aging compared to possible changes due to dementia. We’ll cover all six and highlight a few of the differences between the impact of dementia or aging on those abilities.

1. SHORT TERM MEMORY & LEARNING NEW INFORMATION Normal aging can impact short-term memory and the learning process by causing one to falter or struggle to remember


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7 Items to Consider

4min
pages 162-166

Understanding Hospice

3min
pages 148-151

Looking at Skilled Nursing Options

1min
pages 145-146

Steps to Take After the Passing of a Loved One

1min
pages 158-159

Feeling Connected and Purposeful at Home

1min
pages 123-124

Types of Residential Care for Seniors

1min
pages 120-122

Making the Right Choice for Your Loved

1min
pages 114-117

Making the Right Senior Housing Choice

1min
page 118

Choosing the Right Rehabilitation Center

1min
pages 110-111

What Type of Mental Health Professional is

1min
pages 104-106

Care Transitions

1min
pages 102-103

Signs Not to Ignore Dementia Versus

4min
pages 96-100

Tips for Effective Alzheimer’s

1min
pages 93-95

Anxiety Reducing Drink Recipe

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page 84

Homemade Turmeric

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pages 88-89

Five Vital Tips to Help Deal with Caregiver Stress

3min
pages 78-83

Mind. Body. Strength A Holistic Approach to Overall Health

1min
pages 76-77

Steps to Take After a Memory Issue is Recognized

2min
pages 90-92

How to Address

2min
pages 86-87

Home Care vs Home

1min
page 68

When Do You Need

2min
pages 65-67

Five Must-Have Legal Documents

2min
pages 48-49

Make the Most of

2min
pages 56-59

Mobile Care

2min
pages 60-64

Understanding Medicare: Parts, Plans and Meeting Your Needs

2min
pages 50-52

Ombudsmen are

2min
pages 40-41

Warning Signs of Unsafe Driving in Seniors

2min
pages 38-39
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