My grandfather recently passed away. My grandmother who I believe has never lived a day on her own is now all alone. Is there anything I can do? I'm 20, live with my parents about 4 blocks from their house. I just feel like I should be doing something to help.
2007-12-23 17:42:35 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Your right, your grandmother needs her family now more than ever. Its great you live so close. Spend as much time with her as you can. If she cries, hold her and let her get it out. After awhile say or do something funny, make her smile. It's good to do things for her, like household chores and shopping, but if you can, try to get her involved . Maybe get her to go shopping with you. Or take her out to lunch, dinner or a movie. Do a puzzle together. Call her just to say good morning or good night. She will never get over his death, but you can help her get through it.
2007-12-23 18:49:56 · answer #1 · answered by Wondering.... 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could routinely stop at her house, or give her a call to see if she needs anything. Perhaps you could ask her to lunch once a week or every so often? Take her to a movie.. ask her if she wants to ride along with you if you have to go to the store?
Include her when you can... you might also suggest she visits friends? Don't push it, but when you think she's starting to recover from your grandfather's death, perhaps you can mention she might like to get out and do something?
You didn't mention her age, so not sure if she's able to get out and do things on her own?
I'm sorry for your loss, especially at this time of the year. it's going to be hard for grandma, too. sending hugs and good thoughts.
2007-12-24 02:43:20 · answer #2 · answered by letterstoheather 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try To Spend as much Time with Grandma as you can We did that for my mom She really needed us to be with her ,Make time to spend with her lunch etc>> if she can still get out take her places Make her feel good she has Had a big loss in her life and comfort and being there will be somthing she will look forward too
God Bless I lost My Dad on Dec 17th I really know how hard it is for your Family Also lost My big Siter This Past July 30th
I just try To Spend as much time with my mom as she needs When she talks about them i listen she just needs someone to be there for her
2007-12-24 02:17:57 · answer #3 · answered by Hulagirl96734 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just keep in touch.. with her.. and be there if she needs u..
u r correct this is tuff times..
good l uck.. happy holidays.
2007-12-24 02:38:43 · answer #4 · answered by ♥ Blondie ♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋