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My grandma is 82 and very sick what should i do to make her feel more Comfortable and happy?
4meAndyou · F
My own mother died of dementia. She had no idea who I was. I sat beside her bed and held her hand so she could feel that human contact. I made sure she had water, or at least those mouth wipes so she did not feel thirsty.

People with elderly dementia CAN remember their distant past, so encourage her to tell you about her childhood. All of her memory cells for that time in her life are still there. Get online, and find out what music was popular when she was 15 or 16 years old, and get that onto an ipod for her so she can listen to it all the time. The part of the brain that remembers and enjoys music from childhood is one of the last parts to go.

Remember that YOU love her and that part of her brain who knows who you are is just gone...really gone.
AT20rt · 22-25, M
SW-User
Try to be understanding of her illness , she might go on about it a lot but try to listen. Ask her how you can help or if she wants anything fetching. Try to spend as much time with her as possible as your company will make her feel less alone. Try making her a care package or giving her a get well soon card or try and make her something special. Be patient and don’t pitty her as that can annoy some people but show you care about her.
AT20rt · 22-25, M
Ok@SW-User
Deadcutie · 18-21, F
Whisky sours
Deadcutie · 18-21, F
@AT20rt you asked how, those will definitely make her comfortable and happy...
AT20rt · 22-25, M
Shes 82 she would have a heart attack @Deadcutie
Deadcutie · 18-21, F
@AT20rt it’s been shown a little alcohol is good for the heart
JustNik · 51-55, F
Give her your time. Take care of her.
AT20rt · 22-25, M
CountScrofula · 41-45, M
Everyone is saying the same thing. Even if she's not entirely lucid, your company is what she'd want anyways. You're a good grand daughter :)
AT20rt · 22-25, M
SW-User
Play board games, card games. Fix your Grandma's hair.
AT20rt · 22-25, M
Ok@SW-User
MarkPaul · 26-30, M
Do things that make her more comfortable and happy.
AT20rt · 22-25, M
Coolkid77 · 31-35, M
Spend as much time with her as you can.
AT20rt · 22-25, M
booboo · M
Spend time with her.
AT20rt · 22-25, M
I am even though she is confused and dont know who i am@booboo
Ian123 · 61-69, M
Just be there for her

 
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