Tag: grandfather
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Taking both of my children to visit their grandfather
I took both of my children to visit my dad in the care home for the first time. It felt daunting, but it was gentler than I expected. Their presence brought light to my dad and the other residents.
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Taking my six-year-old to see his grandfather
I took my six-year-old to visit his grandfather in a care home. I was afraid it would upset him, afraid of the changes, the reality of dementia. Instead, he met his Opa with calm curiosity, kindness, and resilience, reminding me that children see what is, not what’s lost.
dementia in the family 