how to help aged parents help themselves ?

my mother has started declining cognitively the past year. She doesn’t think its anything more than “old age” but she forgets what she’s ordered before the food comes. She will commit to something and not remember (including Dr appts) She bulldozes my dad when he is only trying to help Need a way to hold her to her word

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GlitterBug · 22-25, F

Gently. Try not to become disdainful even when it gets hard.
Depending on the situation I’d say try to insist they do things for themselves if they don’t really need your help, try to get them active if they aren’t already. Some kind of stimulation. Nurses and doctors will help you figure out specifics for your situation if you ask.

2cool4school · 46-50, F

Record the event in a way you both find helpful. I’m sorry this can’t be easy on many levels. I wish you and yours the best ❤️

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