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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
Sibling feud over POA, desperately seeking advice.
4 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered Sep 24, 2024How can I bring up a care decision issue with family members in a gentle way?
26 Answerskenbdaniels Answered Sep 7, 2024I think I'm experiencing burnout. How can I take care of it if I can't leave the apartment as my grandmother needs supervision 24/7?
29 Answerswaytomisery Replied Aug 27, 2024Will Medicaid keep denying my 83 yr old grandma with dementia, because they're looking at her and my grandpa's income as a whole?
3 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered Aug 27, 2024
Grandparent Discussions
Why are more grandchildren caring for grandparents? What year was the topic published?
5 CommentsKBurgess92 Commented Mar 3, 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
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Dementia Wandering
- Aging in Place
- Mild Dementia
- Sundowner's Syndrome
- Caregiving
- Severe Dementia
- Chemotherapy
- Home Modification
- Moderate Dementia
- Early Onset Alzheimer's
- Adult Day Care