Family Caregiving Advice Column
Dad Is Starting to Decline
QUESTION: "I really thought my father was doing just fine, but then I got a call from his neighbor. His neighbor checks in on him once in awhile, and he said he notices that Dad moves around slower than usual. He gets up out of chairs slower too, using a lot more effort. He takes naps in the afternoon, which he never did before. His neighbor friend also says that Dad seems less sharp. He apparently can’t remember things as well. He searches for words more frequently. He has trouble recalling what he had for breakfast that day. He didn’t even recognize the neighbor’s son. Truth be told, I haven’t seen Dad for two years. He’s 79 now. These small changes could be nothing, but they do make me wonder. Should I be worried?" - READER
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