https://cruciallearning.com/blog/speaking-with-a-parent/ VitalSmarts is now Crucial Learning Fri, 12 Apr 2013 03:02:53 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://cruciallearning.com/blog/speaking-with-a-parent/#comment-6 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 03:02:53 +0000 http://www.crucialskills.com/?p=2383#comment-6 I am slightly distressed by your response to this person’s question because you assume that she knows what she is talking about. Unless she is a professional in the area of dementia she could very easily be jumping the gun in thinking that normal forgetfulness equals dementia. A quick web search shows that there is a difference between the two and explains what actually constitutes dementia. Instead of assuming she is right, especially in light of her father’s young age, I think it would be better if you counseled her to speak to her father’s doctor first to find out if her observations merit concern. I understand that your expertise lies in advising how to have difficult conversations, but I think it would be better if you suggested that she talk to her father about her observations and concerns and see if he would be willing to make an appointment with his doctor and let her accompany him so she could share her concerns and either have them validated or set to rest. There’s a big difference between “senior moments” and dementia

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