Hi, just wondering if anyone has had any experience of the best way to help teenage children to cope with dealing with a grandparent with dementia.
My daughter used to be so close to my Dad, he always called her his little princess and they spent a lot of time together, however, all changed when the dementia started and his attitude towards her changed and the relationship was lost. She is fearful when she see's him now as she has witnessed so many occasions when he has been so angry and nasty towards me causing me to cry, I actually think she may be grieving for her loss.
Does anyone know the best way I can help her ? We talk about all the good times and I have tried to explain that it is the disease that has caused him to change and it isn't the same grandad but I don't think this is making it any easier for her.
My daughter used to be so close to my Dad, he always called her his little princess and they spent a lot of time together, however, all changed when the dementia started and his attitude towards her changed and the relationship was lost. She is fearful when she see's him now as she has witnessed so many occasions when he has been so angry and nasty towards me causing me to cry, I actually think she may be grieving for her loss.
Does anyone know the best way I can help her ? We talk about all the good times and I have tried to explain that it is the disease that has caused him to change and it isn't the same grandad but I don't think this is making it any easier for her.