How can I help my parent with memory loss and aging?

People really wonder how they can help their parents through the process of aging and memory loss. Keep in mind that some memory loss is pretty normal. It's part of normal aging, although certain things that you can do will really help to have to maximize someone's function.

* eating well
* exercising well
* having regular medical appointments
* taking the medications as they're prescribed.

Children or caregivers can help their elders with this, they can monitor their medications, they can make appointments for them to go see the doctor, they can normalize all the different kinds of things needed in order for an elder to take better care of themself.

I also recommend that people do things like meditation, acupuncture, go to the senior center, socialize a lot more, maybe take up a physical exercise class like aqua aerobics or yoga.

These not only brighten an elders spirits, but they increase their functionality as well.

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If this is the first time you watch my videos, I am Dr Liz and I am a board-certified geriatric specialist. Over the years I have worked with thousands of families from all over the country to help elders through the aging process. Families are typically in crisis and don’t know where to turn when loved ones have dementia, Alzheimer’s, medication problems, or any complications from aging. I feel we must take away medications that “zombify” our elders and adjust meds to get our loved ones back to the happy, productive people they once were. Do you have questions or concerns? Don’t panic. Dr Liz Geriatrics is your resource for everything and anything you need to know about aging. I am so glad you stopped by and remember we are here to help.