Where did mom/dad's brain run off to?

How do you know when they can no longer make all their own choices? (Don't worry, this font is too small for them to read!)

• They keep talking about Frisky, the long dead cat, as though he just ran out the back door to catch a mouse.

• Neither one can tell you specifically what they did today.

• Food is rotting in the frig.

• The oven is spotless.

• They are wearing the same clothes identical to the last three visits. And look it.

• Yesterday's meds are still sitting in the pill container.

• They can't remember how to get home.

• The car has a few new dents, with no viable explanation.

Gentle persuation truly works best:

Find personal/home care services to provide some easy solutions to help your folks with daily tasks.

Create a few options and propose a deadline for them to make a choice.

And tell them you'll go feed the cat!