News You can see the physical and mental deterioration of parents in the refrigerator. Points to check when you return home during the New Year holidays-Signs of long-term care?

Let's check the inside of the refrigerator.

It is difficult to detect an incident just by calling or emailing

It is recommended to observe the parents' house with the eyes of "Is there any change?"

Mr. A's case: I found something wrong with my physical condition because the refrigerator was messy.

After prefaced, "Actually, I've been stopped ...", she confessed that her mother was ill and often lay on the floor, and her father was doing household chores. ..

I guess it was.

Mr. B's case: A large amount of the same bread in the refrigerator.Dementia turned out

Bread of the same brand was lined up in a bag. Some are open, but some are as bought.

It was moldy. Mr. B was at a loss, but began to throw them away. Then, the mother who saw such a situation stopped saying, "What are you doing? My breakfast."

She called the Regional Comprehensive Support Center (a consultation desk for the elderly). She said, "I was advised to go see a doctor because I might have dementia in that way. She taught me a local specialist, so I took her while I was home." Mr. B.

.. In addition, "Osechi dishes are handmade by my mother every year. I'm good at making black beans and tazukuri. But I was surprised to find the pack I bought in the refrigerator. When I asked my mother, "I'm getting tired recently," I started talking to her.

Check for scratches around the water and in the garage

The state of cleaning the toilet and bathroom is also helpful for getting a glimpse of everyday life. There may be something if the water around the parents who like cleanliness is dirty.

Check if there are any new scratches on the wall of the garage. Some people said, "The wall of the garage was full of scratches, so when I went shopping, I tried to get in the passenger seat and drove a lot. I recommended that I return my license."

If you think "that", make a note of the date and contents!

When you go home, please observe it secretly (so that your parents do not feel offended). And if there is something to worry about, check it. Like Mr. B, if you consult with the local comprehensive support center, you may be offered a consultation or service use from a professional point of view.

If you think "that", it is a good idea to write down the date and its contents. That kind of awareness is surprisingly correct. If you pile up, the background that makes you feel "that" may become clear.

Talk to your local Comprehensive Support Center or your parent's doctor. They should think together about what to do in the future.