In a recent Today Health article, Penn Memory Center’s Jason Karlawish, MD shares his insight on what to do if you notice a loved one “slipping away” this holiday season.
“The classic story I see is when the holidays come and the older adult doesn’t do the things they traditionally have,” says Dr. Karlawish. “For example, dad always did his special pecan pies, and when Thanksgiving comes there are no pies or they are a disaster. For many, those may be the first symptoms that show that a parent can’t do everyday tasks anymore.” You can read the article here.