Hi all,
This is my first post so hoping someone can be of help.
My Grandad has recently had a diagnosis of Dementia and due to some concerns around aggression towards my Grandmother a decision was made for him to be placed in a care home. Prior to this my Grandparents had been together for 62 years and only ever lived in one house together. My Grandmother is really struggling with this change which I completely understand but has now made remarks about how she does not want to visit my grandfather in the care home. Whilst I understand her trepidation, I am also concerned that the longer she leaves it, the harder it will become. Although my Grandfather is confused and struggles with conversation, his sense of humour is still in tact and the rest of the family still take great pleasure from his company. We have even suggested that we take him out of the home for a couple of hours (which we did at Christmas) so that they can see one another at my parents home but she doesn't seem keen on this either.
Does anyone have any advice on how I can best support my Grandmother or any resources they can sign post me to that may be beneficial to her/me?
Many thanks in advance,
Grace
This is my first post so hoping someone can be of help.
My Grandad has recently had a diagnosis of Dementia and due to some concerns around aggression towards my Grandmother a decision was made for him to be placed in a care home. Prior to this my Grandparents had been together for 62 years and only ever lived in one house together. My Grandmother is really struggling with this change which I completely understand but has now made remarks about how she does not want to visit my grandfather in the care home. Whilst I understand her trepidation, I am also concerned that the longer she leaves it, the harder it will become. Although my Grandfather is confused and struggles with conversation, his sense of humour is still in tact and the rest of the family still take great pleasure from his company. We have even suggested that we take him out of the home for a couple of hours (which we did at Christmas) so that they can see one another at my parents home but she doesn't seem keen on this either.
Does anyone have any advice on how I can best support my Grandmother or any resources they can sign post me to that may be beneficial to her/me?
Many thanks in advance,
Grace