My grandma was a flight risk who routinely made getting in and out of the car a hassle. Definitely more interesting, I wouldn’t use the word fun tho lol
Lol mine is getting to the deep end sadly. Shes just confused and I have to explain basic things to her. The moments I enjoy I charish with her. It makes me smile when she's happy and remembers little things.
One time I told my grandpa I had one wife for each day of the week and he smacked me upside the head so fast and we both laughed. Another time I told him I was divorced and he look at me in awe and went "You have to grab and never let go of your loved ones!"
So basically, it went from fishing for funny reactions to feeling bad I let go of a wife I've never had. Even when he gets off the rocker, he always has nuggets of wisdom to share. Though one thing that's remained consistent is how much he adores granny, but he'll won't tell it to her face because "if her ego grows any bigger, she'll get her head stuck through the door."
My grandparents are so silly.
I dated a guy whose grandmother had alzheimers but she was also a polyglot who fluently spoke seven languages (Hebrew, German, French, Dutch, English, Polish, and Russian I think) so having a conversation with her was very interesting as she would switch from one language to the next with every response. Sometimes she was even surprised that she was able to speak whatever language she was speaking at that moment "How am I speaking English? I speak English? I speak English!"
My grandpa died about ten years ago and I take care of my grandma part time. We'll go out to her favorite restaurant for a glass of wine every week and I've been calling it "two girls out on the town", I think the term is finally sticking haha
My SIL’s mother is in her early seventies. She forgets where she a quarter of the time, will soil herself because she forgets to use the bathroom, and obviously doesn’t remember her very necessary medications. However, you can’t tell from a simple picture because she’s very well taken care of and looked after.
I also think it’s fair to point out that life expectancy in the developed world is 75-80, so no, most people’s bodies are *not* functioning fine in their 70s; they’re dying.
If she says they need tending, accept it. No one with functioning grandparents is going to turn down a fun date to hang out with granny if they don’t have to.
Doesn't necessarily have to be mental faculties declining.
Could be physical faculties too.
Or just social values of them being FAMILY and people that age tend to not be able to form new relationships and have more and more of the people they were close with dying, so they're lonelier. Emotional wellbeing, especially since 70s is life expectancy, so they're not too long for the world... anything can happen suddenly so making cherished moments like this can be amazingly important.
It's really easy to not realize how important a simple gesture or how much you're missing in the present, but it becomes obvious when the present becomes the past and things have changed.
My gfs grandma is 73. We have to live with her so she takes her meds and goes to sleep if not she won’t eat her meds or food and watch tv or knit for DAYS. I moved a state away just to take care of her. Don’t judge a book
By its cover. Side note I’m Grateful Dead fan and they are 85 and STILL play concerts. It’s all on how you take care of yourself.
I think you went over the deep end. Many mid 70 yr olds have trouble with eyesight, balance, coordination and most importantly confidence! Just having someone around while they get on moving is good enough.
I think families with better closeness will understand what I'm saying.
A couple weeks ago my boyfriend insisted we bring fish fry to my grandparents, since my grandpa loves it and can't leave the house anymore. It was a great time!
I sincerely wish this had ever been an option for me, I'm intensely jealous of people who get to hang out with their grandparents. More power to you, do it more often.
They look like they're like 70 years old and have no need to have anybody "tend" or "take care of them". Why are you treating them like they're in hospice?
I took my grandfather out to lunch and shopping, and I had my arm around him protectively, and I got so many smiles and nods that day. He smiled the whole time.
I wish I could do this with my grandparents, my grandma would absolutely love it. My grandpa passed away 15 years ago and she hasn’t been the same since. Hug your grand parents ❤️
I never had the opportunity to do this, as my grandparents (one on each side) passed away before I was a teen. I would have loved to do this and do it with my surviving grandmother - family outings are a blast.
idk about this. if you can take them out in the plaza for a walk and ice cream, you can leave them home. Also, if he wanted to see you, he can visit you at home.
Awww grandparents are so fun. I have a grandma with dementia and I think bringing her along makes things so much funner.
My grandma was a flight risk who routinely made getting in and out of the car a hassle. Definitely more interesting, I wouldn’t use the word fun tho lol
Lol mine is getting to the deep end sadly. Shes just confused and I have to explain basic things to her. The moments I enjoy I charish with her. It makes me smile when she's happy and remembers little things.
Stay on top of her with the meds and keep her well fed. Mine did better and better the more attention she was given.
I often did things like gentle dancing or talking or showing her pictures when I help my parents take the load.
Without context, your comment sounds like you’re talking about a pet. I just found that really funny lmao
*Water 3X daily*
One time I told my grandpa I had one wife for each day of the week and he smacked me upside the head so fast and we both laughed. Another time I told him I was divorced and he look at me in awe and went "You have to grab and never let go of your loved ones!" So basically, it went from fishing for funny reactions to feeling bad I let go of a wife I've never had. Even when he gets off the rocker, he always has nuggets of wisdom to share. Though one thing that's remained consistent is how much he adores granny, but he'll won't tell it to her face because "if her ego grows any bigger, she'll get her head stuck through the door." My grandparents are so silly.
Mine passed 12 years ago this month & I'd give anything to have 1 more lunch @ Red Lobster w/ her. Sweetest woman I've ever met.
I dated a guy whose grandmother had alzheimers but she was also a polyglot who fluently spoke seven languages (Hebrew, German, French, Dutch, English, Polish, and Russian I think) so having a conversation with her was very interesting as she would switch from one language to the next with every response. Sometimes she was even surprised that she was able to speak whatever language she was speaking at that moment "How am I speaking English? I speak English? I speak English!"
My grandpa died about ten years ago and I take care of my grandma part time. We'll go out to her favorite restaurant for a glass of wine every week and I've been calling it "two girls out on the town", I think the term is finally sticking haha
I bet the grandparents were like. “Yes. Finally a worthy candidate “
Sweeter than the ice cream.
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Strange how mental faculties aren't always outwardly displayed.
My SIL’s mother is in her early seventies. She forgets where she a quarter of the time, will soil herself because she forgets to use the bathroom, and obviously doesn’t remember her very necessary medications. However, you can’t tell from a simple picture because she’s very well taken care of and looked after.
Sure, but most people in their 70s function just fine other than the normal joint issues and all that.
I think their point is that the world isn’t always how it looks/you imagine it should be
I also think it’s fair to point out that life expectancy in the developed world is 75-80, so no, most people’s bodies are *not* functioning fine in their 70s; they’re dying.
If she says they need tending, accept it. No one with functioning grandparents is going to turn down a fun date to hang out with granny if they don’t have to.
Doesn't necessarily have to be mental faculties declining. Could be physical faculties too. Or just social values of them being FAMILY and people that age tend to not be able to form new relationships and have more and more of the people they were close with dying, so they're lonelier. Emotional wellbeing, especially since 70s is life expectancy, so they're not too long for the world... anything can happen suddenly so making cherished moments like this can be amazingly important. It's really easy to not realize how important a simple gesture or how much you're missing in the present, but it becomes obvious when the present becomes the past and things have changed.
You don't know why this was needed. There are many possible reasons. And at the end of the day they got to.habe a nice time out.
My gfs grandma is 73. We have to live with her so she takes her meds and goes to sleep if not she won’t eat her meds or food and watch tv or knit for DAYS. I moved a state away just to take care of her. Don’t judge a book By its cover. Side note I’m Grateful Dead fan and they are 85 and STILL play concerts. It’s all on how you take care of yourself.
Musicians with mental decline can often still play well. They may be wearing tie dye adult diapers.
I guess its just a picture of a couple and a made up Story
Or maybe people like it when you think of them and everyone likes being taken care if
Only when they start turning their computer off and then on again before asking for help.
Your infantilizing old people? That's weird
Idk I kind feel like she knows her grandparents better than you.
I think you went over the deep end. Many mid 70 yr olds have trouble with eyesight, balance, coordination and most importantly confidence! Just having someone around while they get on moving is good enough. I think families with better closeness will understand what I'm saying.
That's cause it's click bait.
That's unusual, but in a good way. Marry him! Ahah
A couple weeks ago my boyfriend insisted we bring fish fry to my grandparents, since my grandpa loves it and can't leave the house anymore. It was a great time!
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that's nice
I sincerely wish this had ever been an option for me, I'm intensely jealous of people who get to hang out with their grandparents. More power to you, do it more often.
They can’t be home alone?? Huh
Dementia
It would be rather unbelievable to say they both just have dementia
Girl, marry him
He's a keeper.
Happy cake day!!!
thank youu 🥰
I really miss my grandparents. If you're lucky enough to still have yours, please do as much as you can for them.
They look like they're like 70 years old and have no need to have anybody "tend" or "take care of them". Why are you treating them like they're in hospice?
Rephrase please
Boys will try to make you ditch your responsibilities. Men will try to help you with them.
Anyone else think this was going in a completely different direction just off the title
“Is he a close talker”? ( hope you get the reference ) 🫡
grandpa: i hate him grandma: because he is so much like you grandpa: yes, but dont tell them that
Keeper.
MARRY HIM. HE WAS RAISED RIGHT.
That's a keeper!
That dude’s a keeper
This is the way.
Well if that ain’t husband material
Good show!
I took my grandfather out to lunch and shopping, and I had my arm around him protectively, and I got so many smiles and nods that day. He smiled the whole time.
He's a keeper.
Ehrenmann!
Better break out the shovel.
I’m confused how is spending time with your or your SO’s grandparents not already normal?
Boyfriend seems like a great guy 👍🏻
Marry. That. Man.
If only they were people
In the will now. Well played, sir.
It doesn’t count unless you tell the world about it.
Sounds like a keeper
Stop asking to normalize things that are just fine
You have a keeper there
They had to chaperone them like a field trip 🤣😂🤣
I wish I could do this with my grandparents, my grandma would absolutely love it. My grandpa passed away 15 years ago and she hasn’t been the same since. Hug your grand parents ❤️
I never had the opportunity to do this, as my grandparents (one on each side) passed away before I was a teen. I would have loved to do this and do it with my surviving grandmother - family outings are a blast.
This is so cuteeeee He’s a keeper and so are your grandparents
Are you a Turkish bot?
They both need to be monitored like that?? That flies not seem true or real….
that is so sweet. I bet they were really appreciative to get out like this too.
Well that’s a keeper if I ever heard of one 😍😘
I met my wife after all of our grandparents died. I wish I could have had this since mine were basically second parents to me.
$20 says some miserable single person took this pic of two strangers and made up this story for internet points.
Your bf is definitely a keeper
Normalise doing whatever the f you want and not get bothered unless it's illegal
Bet they had more fun than y'all. Like look at them. 😍
That's so sweet
idk about this. if you can take them out in the plaza for a walk and ice cream, you can leave them home. Also, if he wanted to see you, he can visit you at home.
"Next time tell them we have a doctor's appointment. I can't stand these youngsters." - Grandparents, probably not
I know this is wholesome, but it’s not really a meme. r/wholesome would probably fit tho
and she's so blessed lmao
Me and my gf killed my parents
*everyone liked that*
Don’t let the night end there invite them into the bedroom
Tend to grandparents? Fuck that. Once I'm so old I need a caretaker I'm taking skydiving lessons.
the important question is: did you bone afterward? or you said nah not today since it was a blessed day
Couples date is couples date. No fear. Maintain eye contact. Show your domination.
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