It's hard enough taking care of an ageing parent while you still have young children at home, but have you considered the effect it may be having on your children and all the unasked questions they have? My sons were teenagers when my mother-in-law moved in with us. They were a big help with her even though she usually confused them with each other or someone else.
Even though she was their step-grandmother and they had only a few years history with her it still affected them. It was easier because they were older, but how should we explain what's happening with Grandmom? The article I've linked to below has some advice for those of us dealing with this situation.
When a grandparent has Alzheimer's: helping your kids understand
Monday, September 28, 2009
Explaining Your Elderly Parents Alzheimer's to Your Children from Comfort Keepers Senior Care in Troy, MO
Labels:
aging,
Alzheimer's,
baby boomer,
caregiving,
dementia,
elderly,
memory loss,
parents,
sandwich generation,
senior care
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