When your parent forgets where they put their keys for the third time this week or seems unsteady on their feet, how do you know if it's normal aging or something more? In this episode of The Grey Take, hosts Suzie Lind and MB Roberts sit down with Brookdale Senior Living gerontologists Jill Ladaa and Christy Phillips to tackle one of the most anxiety-provoking questions families face. The experts share personal stories from their own caregiving journeys while revealing why approaching these concerns with curiosity rather than panic can change everything. You'll discover the communication techniques that actually work and learn why a diagnosis doesn't have to mean the end of the world. If you've been wondering whether what you're seeing is cause for concern, this conversation may help give you the clarity and confidence to take the next step.   The Little Changes You Notice First - 00:24 What To Do When Something Feels 'Off' - 16:06 Lead With Curiosity, Not Fear - 21:23 Tell Me More About That - 22:46 Why We Say 'Care Partner' - 29:17 Tech That Actually Helps Caregiving - 32:02 Lifestyle Levers For Brain Health - 34:17 Cognitive Training: What Matters - 37:08 First Steps After Concerns Arise - 39:01 Where To Turn: Resources That Help - 47:56   BrainHQ: https://www.brainhq.com/  Teepa Snow: https://teepasnow.com/  Alzheimer's Association: https://www.alz.org/ General memory care info: https://www.brookdale.com/en/our-services/memory-care.html Alzheimer's Association Tennessee Chapter: https://www.alz.org/tn The National Council on Aging is at https://www.ncoa.org/ The Grey Take Voicemail Line - 833-473-9898 Leave questions about aging, caregiving, or family dynamics

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