Beyond Forgetfulness: How to Tell Normal Aging from Dementia Warning Signs

Is it normal forgetfulness or an Alzheimer’s warning sign? How do you talk to a defensive parent about their declining memory?Gerontology expert Janice Goldmintz, who cared for both parents with Alzheimer’s, provides a compassionate, step-by-step guide for overwhelmed families.   In this episode, Kim and Janice discuss:🔴 The “Fruit & Orange” Analogy: Simply understand dementia vs. Alzheimer’s 🟢 The Family Visit Checklist: Spot red flags like unopened mail and keys in the freezer  🟣 The #1 Legal Mistake: Why waiting for a diagnosis to get a Power of Attorney is dangerous 🟡 The 4 Criteria for “Home vs. Facility”: Finance, community, health, and future-proofingChapters00:00 Introduction to the Chronic Truth Podcast01:25 Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia02:26 Navigating Caregiver Challenges05:51 Recognizing Signs of Cognitive Decline08:37 Family Involvement in Care Decisions10:10 Making Care Decisions for Aging Parents12:08 Importance of Legal Preparations14:12 Advocating for Loved Ones with Alzheimer's15:52 Finding Support for Isolated Individuals17:59 Resources and Support for CaregiversConnect with Janice:📱 @agingparentjourney on Instagram To support the show or share your experience, visit our website at chronictruthpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This episode is brought to you by:The Chronic Truth Podcast, LLCHost/Executive Producer: Kimberly NashPodcast Creative Director  &  Co-Producer: Jay Wilson, for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Mechanic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠