Hi.
I just wanted to ask advice. I have a 6 year old daughter, who ive told very basic information about my moms Alzheimer's, such as it affects her memory and she forgets things. My mom has gone downhill quite a lot in the last couple of months, she crys quite a lot and she has very little memory. The last couple of weeks i think my daughter has been struggling with her feelings, she gets upset cause nanny doesnt really know who she is (my mom does recognised my dad, sister,brother and myself most of the time) and gets frustrated with my moms crying and behaviour. Ive tried to explain its all down to nannys Alzheimers but i know she finds it hard to understand (not surprisingly), how much is enough to tell a child? I want her to know enough so she can try to understand but i dont want to tell her too much so it upsets/scares her. Any advice would be great. Thank you
I just wanted to ask advice. I have a 6 year old daughter, who ive told very basic information about my moms Alzheimer's, such as it affects her memory and she forgets things. My mom has gone downhill quite a lot in the last couple of months, she crys quite a lot and she has very little memory. The last couple of weeks i think my daughter has been struggling with her feelings, she gets upset cause nanny doesnt really know who she is (my mom does recognised my dad, sister,brother and myself most of the time) and gets frustrated with my moms crying and behaviour. Ive tried to explain its all down to nannys Alzheimers but i know she finds it hard to understand (not surprisingly), how much is enough to tell a child? I want her to know enough so she can try to understand but i dont want to tell her too much so it upsets/scares her. Any advice would be great. Thank you