My grandpa, they just found out, may have alzheimers, my heart is broken, my grandpa, MY GRANDPA!!! I am so sad, of course, today has been a bad day anyways, so the perfect ending to a perfect day...the icing on the cake...I really don't know what to do! I only get to see him twice a year and they are moving and...................my grandpa... :( I am so sad...
2007-03-20 13:40:42 · 4 answers · asked by JesusLovesMe! 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
I had my father with Alzheimers until 4pm yesterday.
I'm sorry to hear you are going through the same. It is the ugliest desease I've ever come across! Apart from forgetting who they are, who you are, and how to eat, drink, walk and talk, the aggressiveness it creates in the patient is a nightmare for the carer.
I said my goodbyes to Dad long before the desease took over his life, and you should make your peaces with your granddad before you lose him fully to that desease. Watching him deteriorate becomes a fraction more bearable knowing it's not your loved one but the remains of a horrible desease.
Good luck!
2007-03-20 13:48:16 · answer #1 · answered by canguroargentino 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My grandfather died last May and he had it too. It is very hard to see someone you love go down that path. The only thing you can do is try to see him more often and treasure every moment with him. There is no easy way to deal with this horrible disease. Make sure your family get's him on medication for it. There is no cure but the meds do slow it down a bit. Slowly he will start to lose his ability to communicate fully and will start to lose the ability to walk and keep his balance. This might be a few years from now so don't panic just yet. My prayers are with you, just stay strong. On medication, he has some time before things get really bad. Until then, talk to him and be around as much as you can. Other than that, take care of yourself and family. They say it's harder on you guys and that's true! One day at a time my friend. God Bless!
2007-03-20 20:53:18 · answer #2 · answered by Fat Boy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry to hear that your Grandpa has Alzheimer's .My Grandma has it and it changes the person very much.Most of the time they have no clue of there surrounding or who you are.They can be violent and meen.They transform into little children who need lots of care everyday and need to be in a safe environment so they don't wonder away a couple was just found states away in there care they both have the dreaded disease.
2007-03-20 20:46:43 · answer #3 · answered by Dew 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mom has it. My advise is if you can't see him often, the phone goes anywhere. Call him often. It is hard to understand this disease. I will pray for your grandpa and you.
2007-03-20 21:05:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋