Dementia is a serious illness affecting the brain, leading to memory loss and confusion. For a child, understanding this can be complex. A simple explanation to the child is that his grandmother is sick and that her condition causes her not to remember people, including him. It’s essential to encourage the child to express his feelings and to reassure him that his grandmother still loves him. Introducing children's books on dementia could also help him process the situation better. Additionally, prepare the child for potential behavioral changes in his grandmother as her condition worsens.
Explain to your child that dementia is a sickness that affects the brain, causing confusion and memory loss. Make sure he knows that his grandma still loves him.
Give your child space to process his feelings about his grandmother's illness. It's okay for him to feel sad or worried about the changes he sees.
Books can be helpful tools for introducing complex concepts to children. Local librarians can recommend suitable children's literature on the topic.
Discuss any behavioral changes in his grandmother that might occur as the dementia progresses, reassuring him that it's due to the disease.
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