Even a small memory hiccup can be scary for your senior. She might not mention it every single time, but at some point even small blips in her ability to recall information can make her worry about cognitive illnesses. 

Forgetting about a Meeting or Appointment 

Just about everyone has forgotten about a meeting or appointment, even an important one. But if that’s not typical for your senior, she might start to worry that this means something bigger is happening. The big difference is that if she’s only experiencing this as a one-off situation, it’s probably not a harbinger of bad news. 

Misremembering a Person’s Name 

Running into an old acquaintance can be a lot of fun, but if your senior makes a mistake with that person’s name or goes completely blank about their name, she might feel awful. She might also worry that this incident means something much bigger. It’s not unusual at all to have difficulty remembering names, especially if your senior hasn’t seen or thought about that person in a while. 

Losing Items She Uses Often 

When an item your elderly family member uses all the time, like her glasses, disappears that can be disconcerting. She may know that she just had them, but where? There’s a lot about this that depends on some variables. If she’s distracted or this is a one-time happening, there’s likely not much to worry about. It’s a bigger issue if she’s misplacing items constantly. 

Forgetting What She Went into a Room to Get 

If your elderly family member has ever gotten frustrated because she walked into a room and completely forgot what she went there to get, she’s not alone. This happens to a lot of people and it’s even got a name. The doorway effect doesn’t mean that there’s anything wrong with your senior’s memory or brain function, but it can be unnerving. 

Losing Random Bits of Information 

The world moves at a frightening pace these days. From a shortened news cycle to random bits of information that are right there in a computer on your senior’s hip, there’s a lot to keep track of on a daily basis. So, if your senior loses random bits of information that she used to know, she might think that’s a sign.  

If your senior is concerned about whether her memory issues are normal or not, her doctor can test that for her. In the meantime, if she would feel comfortable having some extra help with some of these issues, elder care providers can help with keeping track of details and much more. 

If you or an aging loved-one are considering Elder Care in Green Valley, NV please contact the caring staff at Compassion Crest Home Care.