OK, I am the senior in question. I am in an add on room (living/bedroom/powder room) at my daughter and son in law's house. I have no idea if it stress or aging related. Today I left the frying pan on after using it. I put my egg on a toasted muffin. My son in law came in the room and added his pop tart right as I took my muffin out. When done he left he the room. I focused on putting the toaster away immediately. My daughter constantly complains if something is left out on the counter. I said I leave the toaster out until it cools and she said she doesn't care if I put it away hot. Other times, she said she doesn't care if I let it out to cool. I know a lot of her unhappiness and anger are because her husband leaves food, dishes, etc. out constantly. In fact, he doesn't much put anything, including tools, away. Then she has issues with her son. Anyway, how do I know if I forgot due to aging versus stress. I left a burner on about 2 months ago and a faucet running once. I have been here just about a year and the constant criticisms are draining. Any suggestions? Thank you.
Take Care and God Bless You.
P.S. I'm on your side!
Get a good geriatric specialist as your primary care physician who can support your aging process by predicting and addressing the physical, cognitive, and emotional changes that happen with normal aging and age-related illness. If there are indications of cognitive decline, your physician may do bloodwork to check your overall health, recommend vitamins, or prescribe a medication which helps preserve memory.
Along with physical health, I encourage you to maintain social connections, create or continue physical exercise routines, eat healthy foods, and proactively seek new activities that challenge your mind to learn and grow.
I understand you are currently living in a stressful situation. Others have offered good suggestions for working thru those challenges. I encourage you to think outside to box with solutions and work within your family network for support.
Best of luck to you.