I Have A Loved One With Dementia

My mom had Alzheimer's and I would buy her movies she liked from the old days. Maybe your grandpa would like that. Even getting him a stuffed toy animal might spark a smile. Or talk about the old days with him or something he might remember the two of you did. Or just hold his hand if he lets you. Or give him his favorite cookie or treat. Just being there will show him you love him and it will comfort him.

It is incredibly difficult to see someone you love in such circumstances. All you can do is protect him where you can, and always, always remember, this is not who he is or was. And if he has lucid periods, treasure them. If he says or does disgusting or hurtful things, it's not him, it's the disease. I really feel for you. It's awful.

Be gentle with yourself and always reach out for help. It can be overwhelming. It is great that the task of caring can be shared by the family. My heart goes out to you and your family.

It may take a bit of research, trial and error, but I would try to 'get through' with music from his youth. And you are probably more capable of bringing it to him than his peers or others closer to his age.