5 Signs a Senior Has Mild Cognitive Impairment

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5 Signs a Senior Has Mild Cognitive Impairment
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Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) makes routine
tasks such as cooking meals and paying bills
extremely difficult. It is also a major risk
factor for dementia, which is why you need to
carefully track any changes to your senior loved
ones cognitive health and emotional stability.
Here are five of the most common symptoms of MCI
and a few tips that can be used to boost overall
brain function. 
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1. Having Difficulty Finishing Sentences and
Stories
Older adults who have MCI often find it nearly
impossible to finish longer stories or remember
certain words while they are speaking. Caregivers
who notice these issues should schedule an
appointment with a language specialist to rule
out any other impediments. Those specialists
might suggest exercises such as learning a new
language or reading aloud for a few hours every
week. If your loved one has recently been
diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment, now is
the best time to plan for long-term care at home.
Not every senior has the same care needs, which
means they dont all need the same h ome
 families can rely on Home Care Assistance to
provide individualized care plans to meet your
elderly loved ones unique care needs. Our
holistic Balanced Care Method was designed to
help seniors focus on healthy lifestyle habits
such as eating nutritious foods, exercising
regularly, and maintaining strong social ties,
and our Cognitive Therapeutics Method offers
mentally stimulating activities that can stave
off cognitive decline and delay the onset of
dementia.
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2. Experiencing Distinct Changes to Personality
Sudden personality changes should never be
ignored or taken lightly. Even if these changes
arent caused by MCI, your loved one might be
living with an emotional disorder. One way to
help your loved one control his or her emotions
is to encourage socialization. Signing your loved
one up for adult classes will give him or her a
chance to engage with the outside world and stay
socially active.  For families living in  can be
a wonderful solution when their aging loved ones
need companionship and socialization a few hours
a week or just need minor assistance with daily
household tasks. At Home Care Assistance, we
thrive on helping seniors maintain their
independence while living in the comfort of home.
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3. Getting Lost Regularly
Another common sign of MCI is regularly getting
lost in familiar areas. For example, calling for
directions to a favorite restaurant or store. If
this becomes a regular occurrence, you need to
contact a neurologist to explore treatment
options. In some cases, simple lifestyle changes
such as healthier dietary and exercise habits is
enough to gradually slow the rate of cognitive
decline. 
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4. Feeling Overwhelmed When Making Decisions
During the initial stages of MCI, many seniors
start feeling agitated whenever they are asked
anything more than a basic question. There is
currently no cure for this symptom, but you can
reduce your loved ones anxiety by making his or
her choices easier. Instead of asking what you
loved one wants for dinner, you can provide just
one or two options. You should also keep track of
any triggers that make your loved one feel
overwhelmed, like loud noises or multiple people
talking at the same time.
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5. Engaging in Impulsive Behavior
Impulsive behavior is a common symptom of mild
cognitive decline and certain forms of dementia
such as Alzheimers. Many drugs can be used to
regulate impulsive thoughts and actions. Your
loved ones doctor might also suggest working
with a therapist or counselor who has experience
helping older adults with MCI. Caring for a loved
one with mild cognitive impairment can be
challenging. If your elderly loved one is living
with a serious medical condition and needs help
managing the tasks of daily living, reach out to
Home Care Assistance, a Colorado Springs home
care agency you can trust. Our caregivers are
available 24/7, there are no hidden fees in our
contracts, and we offer a 100 satisfaction
guarantee on all of our in-home care services.
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