Dude, What’s Going On With Grandpa? Talking With Teens About Alzheimer’s Disease
Teenage years are already complicated ones. Toss in a grandparent or close relative with Alzheimer’s disease and the issues of driving, varsity sports, the latest fashions, gadgets, acne, social websites, braces and of course, dating are suddenly not so bad to deal with after all.
Parents tend to go for the extremes when it comes to talking with teens about Alzheimer’s disease. Either they say nothing and almost act like if they don’t mention it, then eventually grandpa will come back to himself. Or, they burden the teen with all of the information at once AND expect the teen to grasp it and instantly become co-caregivers. Family dynamics are different and teens are different. There are also variables such as the teen’s relationship with the affected person; whether or not the affected person lives with or in close proximity to the teen and how the disease is manifesting itself.
This blog focuses on Alzheimer’s Disease .. for caregivers, loved ones, and patients .. and includes treatments, medications, healthy eating, legal issue, rage, incontinence, wandering, daily issues, independent living facilities, long distance care giving, long-term care facilities, inspiration, independence, and most of all .. with honor and dignity.... 
