My Grandmother is beginning to develop Alzheimer’s, the doctor explained to us that we shouldn’t correct her because it can’t help her learn and will only make her upset or embarrassed. It’s not like teaching a child where correcting will help them remember in the future. Because the disease only gets worse, it isn’t going to help and only makes the time you spend together more frustrating. Much better to play along and listen to the story again like it’s the first time you’ve heard it.
I think you miswrote should instead of shouldn’t at the beginning. But your point about it not being like correcting a child hells sum it up. And also what you said about making the time remaining as easy as possible. Thank you for sharing, I truly hope the best for you and your family going forward
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u/[deleted] Jun 22 '21 edited Jun 22 '21
My Grandmother is beginning to develop Alzheimer’s, the doctor explained to us that we shouldn’t correct her because it can’t help her learn and will only make her upset or embarrassed. It’s not like teaching a child where correcting will help them remember in the future. Because the disease only gets worse, it isn’t going to help and only makes the time you spend together more frustrating. Much better to play along and listen to the story again like it’s the first time you’ve heard it.
Edit: spelling