Guest guest Posted September 11, 2004 Report Share Posted September 11, 2004 I know that Shriver wrote a book for kids about their grandparents who have Alzheimer's. I cannot remember the title of the book but it is supposed to be pretty good. carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2004 Report Share Posted September 12, 2004 I told my (then) 5 and 7 year old girls that their grandfather had a problem in his brain, like a sickness, that is changing what he is able to do. And that no matter what changes came to pass, he'd always love them, even if he couldn't show it or talk about it like he used to. They are so matter of fact about it, help him when they see him struggling with simple tasks, and know that it's our job, as his family, to help him down this difficult road. Hope that helps. > Along with what to tell your LO with LBD, what would you suggest telling > kids? Mine are 5 and 8. They know something is " funny " with my dad - > he doesn't walk well and he is very slow when he does. And sometimes he > will ask the same question multiple times. I know they overhear dh and > me talking about it. I don't want to overwhelm them with info, but am > thinking that probably I should tell them something. > > katherine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2004 Report Share Posted September 12, 2004 In a message dated 9/11/2004 11:01:26 PM Central Daylight Time, cbhillman@... writes: I know that Shriver wrote a book for kids about their grandparents who have Alzheimer's. I cannot remember the title of the book but it is supposed to be pretty good. the name of the book is what is happening to grandpa??? i heard it was good but i have never seen it personally. sharon m a smile a day keeps the meanies away!!! laughter is a breath of fresh air! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2004 Report Share Posted September 12, 2004 Thanks. I'll look for it. I'll bet the library can help me find it. cbhillman wrote: > I know that Shriver wrote a book for kids about their grandparents who > have Alzheimer's. I cannot remember the title of the book but it is > supposed to be pretty good. > > carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2004 Report Share Posted September 13, 2004 Hi , when my mum started to show the effects of LBD and my kids ( 9 and 11 at the time) asked me what was going on. I explained that Nana has Lewy Body Disease and it effects her brain function and memory. We could expect some odd behaviour from time to time but just be patient and if she is getting upset, try changing topics or point out something interesting to refocus her energies. It has worked like a charm, the kids are not at all put off or afraid of mums behaviour because they know that it is not something she can really control. She loves to see her grandkids, so luckily she seems to be on her best behaviour for them. Hope this helps, /. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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