Remembering Our Grandparents With Alzheimer’s on Grandparents’ Day
September 8, 2007 by Mary Emma Allen
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
Sunday, September 9 commemmorates National Grandparents’ Day. How are you celebrating this occasion?
Sometimes we feel it doesn’t matter if we celebrate holidays and special occasions with family members who have Alzheimer’s.
“They don’t know what day it is. So what does it matter?” we often hear commented or may even say ourselves.
However, just the fact you made them feel special, took time to visit (if they don’t live with you) or arranged a celebration often brings a smile, a story, a comment that lets you know they do care, even when they can’t express it too well. Also, it may make you feel good…and all caregivers need that boost to their spirits.
I often remember what my granddaughter said, when she was about six years old. Someone asked why she visited her great grandmother (my mom) when Grandma DeeDee didn’t know her.
“Because it makes her feel good,” Kara replied.
So take time to make your grandparent or your child’s grandparent feel special on this day!
Tell your children and grandchildren stories about that grandparent so those memories aren’t forgotten 
and lost to your family history.
How are you remembering Grandparents’ Day?
What does it matter? Perhaps not anything to anyone but the one making the effort to show the love and respect the AZ patient deserves. Why do we make the effort to make sure her hair looks nice, her nails are shaped and polished, her clothes nice and well cared for? Because it shows the world that we care for this special one in our life!