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5 Dementia Tips from a Grandson
Younger generations are surprisingly insightful when it comes to handling their elders’ dementia-related behaviors. See what techniques this teenager uses while visiting his grandmother, who has Alzheimer’s disease.
14 CommentsA New Generation of Caregivers: Grandchildren Taking Care of Grandparents
In situations where seniors’ adult children aren’t willing or able to assist with their care, grandchildren are rising to the occasion. These younger caregivers face countless challenges, but there are resources available to help them navigate this role.
5 CommentsInvolving the Grandkids in Caring for Elderly Parents
One of the most remarkable and enduring human relationships in our society is between grandparents and their grandkids.Your children may be an important addition to your caregiving team.
12 CommentsMultigenerational Households: The Ins and Outs of In-law Suites
A multigenerational household may seem convenient, but there are many important factors to consider before moving to a larger home or building an addition to accommodate an elder.
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Grandparent Questions
I have lost my mind and ultimately not sure what to do.
9 AnswersCTTN55 Answered Sep 11, 2023Info or links on turning over grandparent to ward of the state?
3 AnswersGeaton777 Answered Sep 1, 2023Can my grandmother's POA (my aunt) keep me from taking grandma out of nursing home for the afternoon?
7 AnswersOhwow323 Answered Jul 10, 2023How do I get my grandpa to communicate better with me? I have battled his diabetes, afib, etc., but he won’t discuss anything with me when he is feeling ill.
4 AnswersBeatty Answered Jul 10, 2023
Grandparent Discussions
Adult grandchildren not comfortable visiting declining grandparent.
22 CommentsWay2tired Commented May 17, 2023Unfortunately, I am no longer a caregiver, just a granddaughter who misses her grandmother dearly, and someone who wants to share her story.
12 CommentsMonicaj0421 Commented Jan 20, 2023Granddaughter visit
6 CommentsMidkid58 Commented Jun 2022Not Happy.
9 CommentsElizabethY Commented Nov 2021
Grandparent Related Topics
- Alzheimer's & Dementia
- Burnout
- Dementia Behaviors
- Cognitive Decline
- Violent Behavior
- Memory Loss
- Signs of Dementia
- Cancer
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Dementia Wandering
- Aging in Place
- Mild Dementia
- Sundowner's Syndrome
- Caregiving
- Chemotherapy
- Severe Dementia
- Home Modification
- Adult Day Care
- Moderate Dementia
- Early Onset Alzheimer's