Is it wise to tell parent with Alzheimer's that her husband passed away? She has had Alzheimer's for over 7 years.

Asked by Shelly23  |  Mar 7, 2010

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Carol Bradley Bursack, Mar 9, 2010

Over the span of two decades author, columnist and speaker Carol Bradley Bursack cared for a neighbor and six elderly family members. Because of this experience, Bradley Bursack created a portable support group, the book “Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories.” Her sites, www.mindingourelders.com and www.mindingoureldersblogs

 

This is very tough. My general rule is to tell them once and then go with your gut. You may want to read this story:
http://www.agingcare.com/133806
Telling them about the death of a loved one is what it's about. Just paste it in your browser. Good luck with this. It's hard.
Carol

 
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