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Your concerns might be valid, but bringing them up to a parent often causes conflict, unless you use the right approach. Learn what to do in this video, in which geriatrician Leslie Kernisan, MD, explains exactly what signs to look for, if you're worried about memory or declines in independence, and how to talk to your parent about this.

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⏱ Video chapters: ⏱
0:00 Does your aging parent need help?
2:22 What you'll learn in this video
3:36 What to STOP doing right away
7:15 Three types of problems to check aging parents for
10:29 What's normal aging and what is NOT normal aging, when it comes to memory
16:09 Checking for problems with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
18:04 Specific safety issues to check for
20:29 How to talk to your parent about your concerns
25:21 Recap of what to do to assess and help your aging parent

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BetterHealthWhileAging.net is an aging health website created and maintained by Dr. Leslie Kernisan, MD MPH, a boardcertified geriatrician who believes it shouldn’t be so hard for older adults and their families to navigate latelife challenges.

Learn proven ways to manage common health problems that affect older adults on Dr. Kernisan's website, podcast, and YouTube channel.

She also has a special interest in addressing common concerns and dilemmas about how to help older parents and other aging relatives. Through her Helping Older Parents online courses and programs, she provides practical guidance along with realtime access to herself and other geriatrics experts.

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