It really worries me because Grandpa & I have always been very close up until 5 years ago when grandma died. he just isn't the same person. he got angry at DS because he couldn't remember who he was. DS was only 5 at the time and grandpa really scared him. I explained to DS that great grandpa was not mad at him but our relationship has not been the same since then. we went for his 94 birthday and I talked with him for quite some time. he kept asking me if I was his granddaughter or if my husband was his grandson. I cried for a long time after that. we hadn't seen him for about a year. I didn't realize how far he had slipped.

to all who having aging parents or grandparents that are fragile. it is very hard to see the one you love go through so much.