What to Tell Grandkids When a Grandparent Has Dementia

Explaining a dementia diagnosis to kids can be challenging for several reasons. Not only is the disease very complex, with a progressive nature that can be difficult to predict from person to person, but the diagnosis brings with it an emotional impact, the potential for misunderstanding or self-blame, and frustration when no easy answers are available.

AARP has shared a very informative piece with tips on how to talk to your grandchildren about dementia if it impacts one of their grandparents. To read it, CLICK HERE.