Dear Abby advises a man distraught that many of his relatives didn’t visit his father with Alzheimer’s.
Dear Abby advises someone who's upset that many of their relatives didn't visit their ailing father.Is it normal for people to ignore relatives who have Alzheimer’s? My father spent more than two years in a veteran’s hospital before his death. During that time, he was visited regularly by his children and my aunt . His grandchildren and another aunt visited a few times. Two of my uncles saw him once.
Please let your readers know that even one token visit to an elderly relative with Alzheimer’s is, literally, the least they could do. It may not be remembered by the patient, but it will be remembered by his kids. —Unfortunately, your situation is not uncommon. Many people struggle with what to say and do when a family member is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia.
Invite them to stay connected with your family member. Offer to answer their questions and even provide suggestions on how they might be supportive. If they want to visit, let them know in advance what they may expect, and offer suggestions on how they can communicate with the person and what activities might offer an opportunity to connect.
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