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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
My grandmother wants me to be her caregiver. What steps do I take to be her caregiver?
19 AnswersFawnby Replied Jun 12, 2025Is it normal for my grandmother to like to see me mad?
9 AnswersLoopyLoo Answered May 7, 2025Advice on how to set up guardianship and assets in a difficult family situation?
15 AnswersCaringBee Replied Mar 9, 2025How do you cope having to live with a grandparent that has everyone up all night every night then having to get up and get through the day?
3 Answersfunkygrandma59 Answered Feb 26, 2025
Grandparent Discussions
Why are more grandchildren caring for grandparents? What year was the topic published?
5 CommentsKBurgess92 Commented Mar 2024Adult grandchildren not comfortable visiting declining grandparent.
22 CommentsWay2tired Commented May 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 2023Granddaughter visit
6 CommentsMidkid58 Commented Jun 2022
Grandparent Related Topics
- Alzheimer's & Dementia
- Burnout
- Dementia Behaviors
- Cognitive Decline
- Violent Behavior
- Memory Loss
- Signs of Dementia
- Cancer
- Aging in Place
- Dementia Wandering
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Caregiving
- Sundowner's Syndrome
- Mild Dementia
- Severe Dementia
- Chemotherapy
- Home Modification
- Early Onset Alzheimer's
- Adult Day Care
- Moderate Dementia