Dear Annie: My adult daughter, who lives in the southern state, has significant cases of coronavirus cases, and informed us that she would bring her boyfriend to our house when she visits us at Christmas. I have never met this gentleman and do not know his personal or social habits. During this epidemic my wife and I are quite careful in physical distance. Is it silly to ask my daughter’s friend to take the COVID-19 test before visiting? – Playing it safe
It’s safe to play favorite: That is a reasonable request. But, instead of singing unfairly to your boyfriend, you should take the test before visiting all four of you. This approach will not only be more polite, but more cautious. Call your doctor or check with your local health department to find test locations near you.
Dear Annie: September is World Alzheimer’s Month. According to the World Health Organization, more than a million people worldwide live with dementia, and a new case is diagnosed every three seconds, according to the World Health Organization. I wanted to share some of the possible signs and symptoms of dementia, courtesy of the Alzheimer’s Association.
– Significant damage becomes a hindrance to normal life.
– Difficulties in planning things and solving problems.
Difficulty completing familiar tasks.
– Confusion with time or place.
Difficulty understanding spatial relationships or images.
New problems with words.
– By placing objects in unusual places.
Weak judgment.
– Except work or social life.
Mood swings or personality changes.
If you or a loved one is experiencing one of the above, do not ignore it and do not delay in talking to your doctor about your concerns. Early diagnosis of dementia can greatly improve the quality of life for people with dementia and their families.
World Alzheimer’s Month is an international campaign to raise awareness about dementia and challenge the stigma around it. Every year during this month, Alzheimer’s associations from around the world come together to organize and advocate for people and families affected by the disease, along with memory walks, fundraising days and more. If you would like to get involved, you can visit https://www.worldalzmonth.org/ for more information. – Alzheimer’s companion
Dear Fellow: Thanks for sharing this important information. I just received the following letter this week. It was in response to another letter, but it is nicely immersed in you.
To defame: Anne’s advice to you – to evaluate your husband by a doctor to determine if dementia is the cause of his personality change and inappropriate sexual behavior – is urgent. When my personality began to change my brother in his early 30s, with a good career, my children happily married, no children. He left his wife, got an apartment apartment, and according to his apartment apartment manager, my brother’s behavior turned 180 degrees. He went from a nice, well-chosen, respectable man to a rude, verbal and sexually aggressive, unhealthy person. His ability to communicate intelligently gradually deteriorated over the months. He refused to see the doctor, even if he had a job in a management position at the hospital; They finally let him go. At the time, I was in college at the School of Human Behavior and began researching the types and causes of early-onset dementia. There are many, and many therapeutic. My brother did not have brain disease. Technology for the early stages!
Diagnostic testing has come a long way in 40 years. Please, try to take him to the doctor. There is no reason to be infamous. You are protecting children when diagnosis and treatment are sought. If you can’t persuade him to ask for help, talk to someone close to him, respect him, who can speak as a friend or relative. I wish you all the best. – Sister who has been there
Dear sister: I’m so sorry about your brother. Your letter underscores the importance of seeking medical help quickly for any unfamiliar personality change. Thanks for writing.
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