Suspected Father with Dementia
Hi there, I have long suspected my father is developing dementia. I want to help but also want to do so ethically.
Both he and my mother refuse to talk about anything healthnrelated, they are in their mid to late 60s. He has required a hearing aid for the last four years but in the last two years he refuses to wear them. My parents' relationship has deteriorated somewhat over the last few years so I dont fully trust my mother to be fully aware of these changes.
How would you advise I go about respectfully inquiring about my father's potential condition? What could I ask or say to him to get an idea where he is at, questions, things to watch outt for etc?
I don't want to overstepping but I'm concerned about his health and their ability, or lack thereof, to manage it.