My grandparents live on their own in a city of two million people. Both are in their 70s and physically mobile, but Grandpa has very poor vision and can only navigate in familiar places. Grandma is strong-willed, has a lot of energy, but has been living with hearing impairment for over a decade. They fight every so often, with Grandpa a silent but increasingly childish person, and Grandma always perceiving herself as the oppressed. They just celebrated their 50th anniversary. Grandma always said they'd divorced if they were not Christians, and would often talk about her abused childhood. It's been going on like this for as long as I remember. I think both have a high risk for depression. But it's Asia. Grandchildren don't ask grandparents to see mental doctors. No one does that. What should I do?
2006-06-05 21:16:44 · 3 answers · asked by yilingonly 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Try to help get your grandparents involved in something. Like volunteering, or different senior groups. It will help them feel they are contributing to society, and will help them take their mind off of their troubles.
You sound like a very concerned grandchild. That is so valuable to them too, I'm sure. Take care.
2006-06-06 05:28:21 · answer #1 · answered by Toolooroo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hullo
you have to be care full with them,senior people needs special care from their family,the best way is to live with them,if not possible then nursing home might be a possibility.
anyway they might need a psychiatric counseling for their problems,try to consult one.
dr.solo
2006-06-05 22:18:41 · answer #2 · answered by baghdadcatcash 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put them in God's hands. There is nothing anyone can do. No not one. Have faith and do not give up.
2006-06-05 21:53:17 · answer #3 · answered by grannywinkie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋