Commented on a discussion 10/18/2008 at 11:07 am
Good morning, catchphrase!
I'm Len Hansen, the researcher/writer of this feature. Active interaction between grandparents and grandchildren can and should be beneficial to both older and yo
...Read MoreGood morning, catchphrase!
I'm Len Hansen, the researcher/writer of this feature. Active interaction between grandparents and grandchildren can and should be beneficial to both older and younger. Unless your Mom is seriously advanced into Alzheimer's Disease, the interaction should help her recall and actually slow memory loss.
If the child or children can "teach" computer and Internet to your Mom, according to new research, this will also be positive in her memory retention. Plus, the experience for the child will be most positive as he/she has the "teaching" or "assisting" role.
And, very importantly, the hugs your Mom receives from each of the children will be one of the greatest gifts and and event/experience your Mom will enjoy, await and delight in. Such, too, can be most beneficial to her health and memory.
I really recommend that each child, as I wrote in this feature, will gain from the positive experience today and in future memory.
I thank you for your endorsement of this feature. I recommend your and your sister's most positive consideration and decision to add your Mom's grandchildren to her caregiving team.
Len Hansen
BellinghamOne