My grandfather, Wang Ming, is 68 years old and has been married to my grandmother for 50 years and has been living happily. However, some of my grandfather's behaviors in the past few years have made my grandmother more and more distressed.
However, in recent years, some changes in my grandfather have given my grandmother a headache. For example, my grandfather would suddenly shout loudly in front of outsiders, embarrassing everyoneFor example, my grandfather often forgot what he had just said, repeated it after a while, and couldn't remember it no matter how much he reminded him. My grandmother was worried that this was a precursor to Alzheimer's disease, and if it continued, it would affect their lives.
On that day, I happened to go back to my hometown to visit my grandparents and grandparents. When I got home, I saw that the table in the living room was full of my grandfather's materials and sketches, and the small workbench in the corner was also full of various tool parts. Grandmother sat on the couch reading a book, and from time to time looked at her grandfather worriedly.
I walked over to greet my grandmother: "Grandmother, I'm back." Here's a snack for you. ”
Grandmother looked up and saw that it was me, with a happy smile on her face: "Xiao Ming is back!."Sit down and talk, I haven't seen you in days!”
I also smiled and said, "I have a lot of schoolwork this semester, and I have been in the library for several months, and I finally came back to see you and my grandfather when I have time." What about him?Why isn't it there?”
Grandmother sighed, and the smile on her face disappeared: "Your grandfather's strange temper is becoming more and more obvious, and it gives me a lot of headaches. A few days ago, he yelled loudly in front of his neighbors, which frightened them, and I finally coaxed them to leave. Today he didn't know where to go, saying that he had some new invention to study, and he didn't listen to my call. ”
I was a little surprised, and hurriedly comforted my grandmother: "Grandmother, don't worry, I'll go out to find my grandfather." He is old and may not have a stable temper, so you should be prepared. ”
I was also sad to see my grandmother so sad. Hurriedly went over and patted her on the shoulder, and comforted her softly: "Grandmother, don't worry, I believe that grandfather's problem will be improved." This may be a common symptom of Alzheimer's, and you, as the backbone of the family, must be more tolerant of your grandfather. I'm going to go to him and see how it goes. ”
I whispered to him, "Grandfather, I'm coming back to see you." ”
Grandfather was startled, turned his head and saw that it was me, and a smile appeared on his face: "Oh, Xiao Ming, are you back?".Come in and see this robot I invented, it can help your grandmother with the housework, so she doesn't have to work so hard!”
I casually complimented, "Wow, grandfather has invented something new again!".But this seems to need to be improved, right?It's not easy to make it really help grandmother with the housework!”
yes!Grandfather nodded triumphantly, "It's just a prototype, and I'm trying to figure out how to make it sweep and mop the floor on its own." When it really succeeds, your grandmother's life will be much easier!”
Okay, okay, let's talk for a while!"Grandfather answered me nonchalantly, his eyes still fixed on his new invention.
I shook my head helplessly, and decided to go back to the house and find my grandmother first, so that he could tinker here for a while.
As soon as I opened the door, I saw my grandmother sitting at the dining table. Hearing the movement, she hurriedly asked, "Have you found your grandfather?"Where the hell did he go, he slept late last night, and I told him to get up several times to eat, but he wouldn't get up. Really, a big man, he tried this invention and that invention like a child!”
I hurriedly said, "Grandmother, don't worry, I just found my grandfather in the shack in the yard." He's working there on his new invention, a little robot, who says he's going to help you with the housework. ”
The grandmother wiped her tears and sighed, "Of course I don't want to blame him, but I'm really worried about what will happen to him." Last week he locked himself in the house for two whole days, refusing to let me in, and he ignored me when I knocked on the door and shouted in pain, and finally asked his neighbor to help him open the door, and the person had collapsed in the house!What if he does this again and I find out too late?”
I hurriedly comforted her: "Grandmother, don't worry, I will often go home to see, and you can tell me anything in time." I also advised my grandfather not to stay out of the house all the time, which could easily go wrong. ”
I nodded and said, "I also think it's very likely to be dementia." Otherwise, how could my grandfather's previous personality become so eccentric?I think I should take him to the hospital for a check-up, if the dementia is timely, the symptoms can be improved. ”
I took my grandmother's hand and whispered, "Grandmother, don't worry, I'll definitely find a way." I'm going to talk to my grandfather and see if I can get him through. You are at home and waiting for my news. ”
Grandmother nodded, her expression looking a little better. When I saw that she had stabilized, I was relieved to return to my grandfather's hut. When I opened the door, my grandfather was still concentrating on repairing his little robot, and he had no intention of going back to the house.
I cleared my throat and said, "Grandfather, I just had a chat with my grandmother, and we both feel that your recent state is not quite right, and it is best to go to the hospital for a check-up." ”
Grandfather didn't raise his head, and said to himself: "Xiao Ming, do you think my robot can add an automatic navigation function?"This way it can plan its own route and be smarter to help your grandmother clean her room!”
I shook my head helplessly, determined to have a good talk with my grandfather next.
Seeing that my grandfather didn't care about my words at all, I had to pull a chair, sit down opposite him, and patiently persuade: "Grandfather, listen to me, put the matter of this robot aside for the time being, your body is more important." I see that you have been having a confused memory lately, and you are not very stable in doing things, and it is likely that dementia is at work. Let's go to the hospital and check it out to see how it goes”
Grandfather raised his head at this time, and his expression was a little dazed: "Go to the hospital?."Is there something wrong with my body?I think I'm so good!”
I quickly said, "It's not that you're not in good health, it's that we think you might have mild Alzheimer's." This disease must be done as soon as possible, otherwise life will be very inconvenient in the future. Come on, I'll accompany you to the hospital, okay?”
I continued to whisper comfortingly: "I didn't say that you have a bad mind, it's just that this dementia will cause some memory loss and emotional instability. Do you often forget what you've done these days, or lose your temper with your grandmother?These are all symptoms. For the sake of my grandmother, let's go to the hospital. ”
Grandfather's expression finally softened. He sighed and said helplessly: "Well, for the sake of you and your grandmother's face, I will go to the hospital and ask you to give me a good examination." But dare I say absolutely nothing is wrong!”
Look, I'll just say you're sick, right?On the way home, I gently comforted my grandfather, who was a little depressed, "The doctor said that as long as the medication is properly controlled, the symptoms will improve, don't worry." ”
The grandmother held her grandfather's hand, her eyes full of reluctance: "What can be wrong with you old man!".I knew something was wrong with you lately, something must have gone wrong. Don't be discouraged, I'm here, I'll take care of you!”
I also comforted me softly: "Grandfather's big deal is to take more medicine and combine it with some memory training, and you can control the symptoms." You can continue to work on your gadgets!”
Grandfather smiled a little and held our hands tighter: "Thank you for your kindness and filial piety, I will not be afraid of anything if I can have you by my side!."”
The diagnosis of his grandfather's dementia hit him hard. While we were all encouraging him to be positive**, his mental state was clearly deteriorating. For example, he no longer has the interest to tinker with his gadgets, and sits in the yard all day longHe also became less and less talkative, and sometimes when we talked to him, he just smiled blankly.
In order to take care of my grandfather, my grandmother set aside many community activities and tried to stay at home with him as much as possible. She became more and more sorry for her grandfather, and even when he sometimes lost his temper for some reason, she only whispered to him.
Wife, what's wrong with you?One day, my grandfather suddenly stood up and shouted to my grandmother, "Why do you keep following me?"It's good for me to be alone, I don't need you to watch!”
The grandmother hurriedly stood up and comforted her grandfather: "Good old wife, I won't go anywhere, I'll be by your side." Come, let's go out into the yard and soak up the sun. ”
The grandfather's personality changed drastically, and he wanted to shake off his grandmother's hand: "You go away for me!".Don't let me do anything, revolve around me every day, annoyed to death!”
Grandmother's eyes were red, and her voice trembled a little: "Old wife, it's me who is not good, don't be angry with me." Come, shall we go outside and take a walk?”
Seeing his grandmother's pleading, my grandfather stopped his temper. In a trance, he followed his grandmother into the courtyard and sat down quietly.
I saw that both of them were in poor condition, and I felt distressed and helpless. Although dementia can be controlled, it does consume the caregiver's mental energy in the process. I decided to go home next year after graduation and help my grandmother take care of my grandfather.
So I got a job near my home and moved back to my hometown. During the day, I take care of my grandfather with my grandmother, and in the evenings I walk around with him to help him regain some rhythm in life. Gradually, with our joint efforts, my grandfather's condition improved and his mood stabilized a lot.
Time flies, and another two years have passed in the blink of an eye. In the past two years, my grandfather's dementia symptoms have basically been controlled, and he has gradually regained the joy of life.