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What do you say to your grandma who has cancer?
You can always say, “I’m not sure what to say, but I can sure listen and I want you to know I am here for you.”…Say things like:
- “You are strong. You can do this.”
- “This sucks. I love you.”
- “I’m going to help by ___.”;
- “Never, never, never give up.”
- “Where do we start? We’re in this together.”
How do I deal with my grandma dying?
12 Tips for Dealing with the Death of Your Grandmother
- Give Yourself Time to Grieve. Allow yourself some time to mourn your grandma’s loss.
- Tell Others How You Feel. Talk to those around you.
- Ask for a Memento.
- Help Plan a Memorial.
- Find a Favorite Song.
- Carry on Her Legacy.
- Volunteer.
- Continue the Bond.
Why does my grandma keep talking about dying?
Many older people feel like their lives are over when their family doesn’t give them any attention. If they treat her like she’s invisible, she may be depressed and that’s why she talks about dying. The reason why she probably talks about it so much is because it weighs heavily on her mind.
Should I tell my kids grandma has cancer?
Children should not feel guilty about being children. Let them know that although you (or another family member) have cancer, a cancer diagnosis does not define your family. Remind them often that no matter what changes the cancer might bring, the foundation you have created as a family will never change.
How do you tell grandparents a child has terminal cancer?
8 guidelines for telling a child that a loved one is dying
- Prepare yourself.
- Be honest, and don’t wait.
- Be thoughtful about who informs the child.
- Let the child’s questions guide the conversation.
- Keep the age of the child in mind.
- Keep the lines of communication open.
- Seek support.
- Let your children be children.
How do I stop crying over a loss?
Tips for controlling crying
- Walk away.
- Use words.
- Have props and use distractions.
- Think about something positive or funny instead.
- Concentrate on breathing.
- Blink and move the eyes.
- Relaxing facial muscles.
- Get rid of that throat lump.
How do I know if my grandma is dying?
Pulse and heartbeat are irregular or hard to feel or hear. Body temperature drops. Skin on their knees, feet, and hands turns a mottled bluish-purple (often in the last 24 hours) Breathing is interrupted by gasping and slows until it stops entirely.
Why does my mom talk about dying?
If your mom, for example, brings up her death, it is possible she may want to talk about it with you. She may want to explore her beliefs about an after life. Maybe she wants to talk about her life or assess how you will handle her death. She might want to discuss who should have her prized knickknacks.
How do you explain cancer?
Cancer happens when cells that are not normal grow and spread very fast. Normal body cells grow and divide and know to stop growing. Over time, they also die. Unlike these normal cells, cancer cells just continue to grow and divide out of control and don’t die when they’re supposed to.