Alzheimer’s Information for Youngsters & Teens
“Grandma doesn’t know who I am,” is a frequent statement when children visit or live with grandparents who have developed Alzheimer’s. Or “Grandpa’s acting funny today. He doesn’t know where he is.”
Some youngsters find this situation very confusing; others accept and love this “new” person in their lives. How can we help your children and grandchildren understand what is happening, how to cope, and how to enjoy that grandparent?
The Alzheimer’s Association has many resources for children and teens on their site. You may want to check these out at www.alz.org/Resources/kidsandteens/overview.asp .
My grandchildren enjoyed visiting my mom at the nursing home and accepted this lady with fading memory and limited abilities as a natural part of their lives. Their enthusiasm for our visits helped me enjoy them much more.
(If you have tips you’d like to share, I’d enjoy hearing from you.)
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