Hi
I'm still quite new to this site, but had a couple of helpful responses in my first post so thought I'd see if I can get some advice again.
My Grandad has Alzheimer's and was recently diagnosed with Lung Cancer, my mum is his main carer however she is away this week so I have offered to attend a hospital appointment with my Grandad on Thursday, where they will be making a plan for what treatment he will need - we're hoping it will just be radiotherapy.
I attended the last appointment with my mum present, and found that my Grandad looked quite blankly when the discussion was in place.
Does anyone have any advice they can give me in regards to the best way of preparing my Grandad for the appointment and throughout the appointment. I am going to take notes, but my Grandad won't ask questions and feels that all the appointments are a bit over the top.
Can I ensure he's understanding without patronising?
I'm not sure even sure what I'm asking, just any advice re appointment attending would be good!
Many thanks
Rachel
I'm still quite new to this site, but had a couple of helpful responses in my first post so thought I'd see if I can get some advice again.
My Grandad has Alzheimer's and was recently diagnosed with Lung Cancer, my mum is his main carer however she is away this week so I have offered to attend a hospital appointment with my Grandad on Thursday, where they will be making a plan for what treatment he will need - we're hoping it will just be radiotherapy.
I attended the last appointment with my mum present, and found that my Grandad looked quite blankly when the discussion was in place.
Does anyone have any advice they can give me in regards to the best way of preparing my Grandad for the appointment and throughout the appointment. I am going to take notes, but my Grandad won't ask questions and feels that all the appointments are a bit over the top.
Can I ensure he's understanding without patronising?
I'm not sure even sure what I'm asking, just any advice re appointment attending would be good!
Many thanks
Rachel