Welcome to Talking Point - Alzheimer's Society's online forum.
Talking Point is an online support and discussion forum, for anyone affected by dementia. It's a place to ask for advice, share information, join in discussions and feel supported.
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im 14 years old and my gran suffers from alzhimers. i notice myself becoming dettached from situations with her, i feel my self drifting away from her even when i go to see her i dont no if this is me trying to stop myself from getting hurt, i dont quite understand. i go round to see her but i end up not really 'involved' i find my self sitting back and watching while the rest of the family try and talk with her. dont get me wrong i love her to bits but i find i cant ...