Dear Annie: This is in response to “Frustrated Peacemaker,” the woman whose husband constantly corrects her 80-year-old mom, who has dementia. I recall the following training in a volunteer class: Use “ACE” A: Don’t argue. C: Don’t correct. E: Don’t explain.
Dear Annie: This is in response to “Frustrated Peacemaker,” the woman whose husband constantly corrects her 80-year-old mom, who has dementia. I recall the following training in a volunteer class:It requires lots of vague agreement with the person suffering from dementia, or a simple, “Hmmm” is always useful. Hope this might help. -- PeacemakerDear Annie: My granddaughter, age 22, and I live in the same town.
Dear Heartbroken Grandma: I am so sorry that you have that fear that you will never see your granddaughter again. The only way to understand what happened is to speak with your son. You could also try and reach out to your granddaughter, as she is an adult, and see why she is upset with you. But at the end of the day, if someone doesn’t want to see you, the kindest thing you can do is respect their boundaries and hope that they come back in time.
My current husband and I have journeyed through grieving the death of our first spouses. And we have facilitated grief support groups for over 18 years. Yes, life will never be the same again, but God can and does restore us, not to replace, but to love again. -- Been There
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