A Child's perspective on Alzheimer's disease

Those who are afflicted with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers typically occupy the spotlight throughout the disease's course; however, children are often left in the dark wondering what in the world is happening to grandma or grandpa. As we already know, Alzheimer's is a complicated condition, something we are unsure of ourselves. For a child, the disease is a labyrinth of unanswered questions.

Mayo clinic has offered a helping hand to parents already dealing with an Alzheimer's patient, who might not know how to approach the emotional issue with the most patience and understanding. Mayo clinic provides a fair list of the most frequently asked questions that children beg of their parents as well as qualified parental responses.

Also, to augment the parent-child Alzheimer's discussion, Answers 4 Families presents a compilation of books to read as the parent or with your child, as well as a collection of simple yet stimulating activities for the child to do with the Alzheimer's grandparent.

Alzheimer's disease affects everyone, and no one should be overlooked.