TAILIEUCHUNG - Helping children and teens understand Alzheimer’s disease

When you’re first talking to the children in your life about PD, keep in mind that their initial reac- tion may be misleading, and you may not want to take it at face value. In 1993, Jaci Dumler shared her diagnosis with her son and daughter, then 8 and 11 years old. “We had a family meeting, where we just gave the top-line information — not a lot of detail at first — until the questions started coming.” She thought that nothing could affect her happy-go-lucky son. But when they recently reminisced about that con- versation, he shared with her how concerned he really had been. “Mom, I was freaking. I. | alzheimer s Q5 association parent s guide Helping children and teens understand Alzheimer s disease what is alzheimer s Alzheimer s AHLZ-high-merz is a disease of the brain that causes problems with memory thinking and behavior. It is not a normal part of aging. Alzheimer s worsens over time. Although symptoms can vary widely the first noticeable problem is often forgetfulness severe enough to affect the ability to function at home or at work or to enjoy lifelong hobbies. Other symptoms include confusion getting lost in familiar places misplacing things and trouble with speaking or writing. 1 how children and teens are affected Alzheimer s disease can have a big impact on every member of the family including children. Each child will react differently to someone who has Alzheimer s. The young people in your life might have questions about what is happening. It s important for you to answer these questions openly and honestly. It will also help to share with them the changes the disease might bring now and in the future. Factors that may affect your child include I How your child is related to the person a parent grandparent relative friend . I How close your child is to this person emotionally. I Where this person lives in the same home long-term care facility another state .

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