Explaining Alzheimers to teens
Hi everyone,
I'm looking for some advice on how to support teenagers who are having a hard time dealing with their grandmother who has Alzheimer's disease. The situation has been challenging for them, and I'm hoping to find effective ways to help them cope and interact positively with her.
Has anyone been in a similar situation? What strategies or activities have worked for you or your family to make the experience less stressful and more meaningful for the teens?
Any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you!
Hi
. I'm glad you reached out. Teenage years are hard enough, and adding the complexity of Alzheimer's to them can be confusing and just plain difficult. I hope others will chime in to share some of their experiences. In the meantime, I wanted to share this article by about talking to teens: https://alzheimersdisease.net/living/talking-to-teenagers. Holly was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's, and she shares some of her thoughts. I love this quote from her: "While I am not an expert on early-onset Alzheimer's, I am an expert on loving my kids. I am also an expert on being the child of a parent with EOAD. I spent a lot of time thinking back on what I wish I had known, what I felt, and what I wished my mother could have given me." I hope this is helpful. Warmly, Patty, Team Member Thank you 🌻
