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Posted by heatherb on July 31, 2000 at 15:57:19:

In Reply to: Re: I am ashamed.... posted by Tiggy on July 31, 2000 at 15:20:07:

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: I found the same with my grandmother. But being solicitous in terms of making cups of tea etc and occasionally putting a hand on the shoulder can convey a lot. Also saying, 'Hi nan' (or whatever) cheerfully when you come into the room.

: If she likes gambling, does she like playing cards? Get her to show you some card games and play cards with her. I'm not sure how bad her mental health is, but she might also like talking over old memories of what things were like for her when she was younger.

That's good advice -- I think the simplest things like putting a hand on the shoulder, smiling... will mean the most to her.
And yes, talking about happy memories...

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: : : : I found the same with my grandmother. But being solicitous in terms of making cups of tea etc and occasionally putting a hand on the shoulder can convey a lot. Also saying, 'Hi nan' (or whatever) cheerfully when you come into the room. : : If she likes gambling, does she like playing cards? Get her to show you some card games and play cards with her. I'm not sure how bad her mental health is, but she might also like talking over old memories of what things were like for her when she was younger. : : That's good advice -- I think the simplest things like putting a hand on the shoulder, smiling... will mean the most to her. : And yes, talking about happy memories...

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