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Alzheimer's and Dementia

Should a child visit a grandparent with Alzheimer's?

Results so far:

No
11% 34 votes Total: 319 votes
Yes
89% 285 votes
  • 1 of 4

    by Leon K

    In this life that we all lead there are sometimes where there is duty or obligations to fulfil. Most of us in the growing years understand these obligations and do endeavour to ...read more

  • 2 of 4

    by Ladymermaid

    When a grandparent is in the early stages of Alzheimer's then yes, children should be visiting them, but in the later stages of this devastating illness children should not be f...read more

  • 3 of 4

    by Joseph Malek

    Alzheimer's disease causes people to slowly lose all touch with reality and it also causes a shut down of the bodies involuntary and voluntary functions. In the early stages of ...read more

  • 4 of 4

    by Michelle Walters

    I truly believe that in the early stages of Alzheimer's that it is fine to bring the grandchildren to see their loved one, but the longer the disease progresses the more distant...read more

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  • 1 of 17

    by Rex Coker

    I answered "yes", to this for the simple fact that children of understanding age and reasoning can stimulate the grandparents reactions despite the illness of Alzheimer's. Child...read more

  • 2 of 17

    by Lavina Booth

    Should a child visit a grandparent with Alzheimers? My father passed away in 2001 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimers. My daughter was only around the age of seven when ou...read more

  • 3 of 17

    by Jennifer Winchester

    Alzheimer's Disease is such a devastating challenge for families, and the precise logistics of the disorder are still quite unknown. There are no cures, and even the etiology is...read more

  • 4 of 17

    by Uncle Tone

    Should a child visit a grandparent with Alzheimer's seems like a no-brainer question, one of those questions that can easily be answered within the first few sips of morning cof...read more

  • 5 of 17

    by Colette Duval

    This question is typical of one being asked in a society where children are often over protected and mollycoddled, as if an encounter with the darker side of life would instantl...read more

  • 6 of 17

    by Keith Viverette

    I believe that children should visit grandparent's with Alzheimer's. I lived with a grandparent who died due to its complications. It is important to keep those afflicted with A...read more

  • 7 of 17

    by Vivian Edwards

    A Grandparent is special in a child's life, not to mention in our own life as adults. Children have a wonderful way of communicating with those around them, and if you think ab...read more

  • 8 of 17

    by Sara A Broers

    Alzheimer's disease is unfortunately becoming common place in our world today. This horrible disease attacks mothers, fathers, grandparents, siblings and people that we are clo...read more

  • 9 of 17

    by Vicki Brown

    My father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 1998. His grandchildren ranged in age from 19 to 27. They all loved my dad very much. It was hard for all of us to watch him slip awa...read more

  • 10 of 17

    by Kari Robbins

    My question is why shouldn't they? As a child my great-grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. She was my grandpa's mom, but we called Little Grammy. She got to the point...read more

  • 11 of 17

    by David Pickett

    The fact that someone has Alzheimer's does not make them an alien. They are still human and deserve to be treated as a human and not as 'something'. It may be hard to come to te...read more

  • 12 of 17

    by Lucy Rucker

    a Grandparent with Alzheimers Needs Their Grandchildren Yes, of course, they should visit their grandparent whenever possible. It will do the grandparent extremely well to be...read more

  • 13 of 17

    by Tara Schaeffer

    Yes, a child should visit their grandparent with Alzheimer's. It is very important to keep up the bond between the child and their grandparent because of the importance of fami...read more

  • 14 of 17

    by Rebecca Foster

    Of course a child should visit there grandparent with Alzheimer's. The fact that one day they will not be there is the main reason why. Put yourself in their shoes, how would yo...read more

  • 15 of 17

    by Elinda Harrison

    Should a child visit a grandparent with Alzheimer's? My first reaction was absolutely, yes! Then I thought about it, really thought about it. I feel strongly that it depends...read more

  • 16 of 17

    by MaryLynn321

    Yes I believe a child should visit their grandparent who has been afflicted with Alzheimer's. My Mother lights up with a sparkle in her eyes and a smile on her face. She might...read more

  • 17 of 17

    by Tammy Hendren

    Alzheimer's is a horrible debilitating disease that slowly creeps in and strips away everything about a person. It robs them of their ability to function as an individual both ...read more

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