Please pass the gravy

This article by Audrey Miller provides tips and suggestions for being aware of changes in your aging parents that might indicate early signs of dementia. The article talks about using the trip home for Thanksgiving in this way, which obviously isn't applicable to Canadian Thanksgiving, but it's only a month until Christmas. The ideas in this article may obviously be applied to going home for Christmas.

I think Ms. Miller is right on the money with this idea. When you only see your parents a couple of times a year because of geographic distance, it's easier to spot those gradual changes in them. If you do notice signs of deterioration in your parents, remember to handle those findings with tact and compassion. Click here to read the article.