Memory Lapses Have Caregiver Concerned About Her Brain Health
Dear Carol: My husband recently moved to memory care. While I’m still an active caregiver with visits and decision-making, I finally have some time to concentrate on my own health. For a 73-year-old female, I’m doing well, but I’ve been struggling with word recall. Worse, sometimes I forget if I’ve taken my medications or even checked my email. I make a lot of lists, but I’ve always been a list maker, so I don’t know if that’s a sign of slipping or not. There’s no hereditary dementia in my family and I don’t want to overreact. Even so, I want to take steps to protect my cognitive health if I can. Thanks for any information you can give me. – AH
Dear AH: I hope it makes you feel better to understand that chances are, with your husband’s recent move to memory care, you are adjusting to an enormous change. Also, even though you’re no longer your husband’s sole caregiver, you continue to be…
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