Long-Married Couples Covering Each Other: A Red Flag?

Photo credit Imon Godfrey Dear Carol:  My parents are in their 80s and have been fortunate with their health, but I worry about how they will do in the future. They still live in their home which we have made safer with some upgrades so that’s going fine for now. Any help they’ve needed has been provided by family members without too much disruption, so we consider ourselves fortunate. What worries me is that while I don’t see signs of actual dementia, at least from what I know about it, I do see them filling in for each other more often when it comes to words. Should we be worried about them and their ability to think, plan, and remember? – DE Continue reading on Inforum to learn more about how many older couples may communicate and when that may signal a problem: Support a caregiver or jump-start discussion in support groups with real stories - for bulk orders of Minding Our Elders e-mail Carol                  Related StoriesValentine's Day When Your Spouse Doesn't Know YouCelebrating Love: Dementia Caregivers Speak UpChallenging Hobbies Help Maintain Brain Health 
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