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How do I tell my son about his grandmother’s dementia? He’s just a child, and they were close.

How do I tell my son about his grandmother’s dementia? He’s just a child, and they were close.

Care and Feeding is Slate’s parenting advice column. Have a question for Care and Feeding? Submit it here. Dear Care and Feeding, My husband and I have a 5-year-old son and a 1-year-old daughter. Last year, my husband’s 90-year-old grandmother was diagnosed with dementia. Within the last few months, she has experienced a drastic decline in her ability to recognize people. She …

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