[unclebilly]

My grandma is 99. I am her power of attorney, decision maker, etc.

She has been in assisted living and now in a nursing home for the past few years. Grandma has good days and bad days. Her latest thing is telling us about a 'big ugly man that came to visit her the other day and told her that he was taking her horses to feed to foxes'. She hasn't had horses since the 50's... Luckily she still knows my brother and me and has a pretty good memory about things.

If you have old family photos, bring a selection of these every time you go to visit. Her mind is likely living 30 - 40 years in the past. The old pictures will help break the ice and she will be able to tell you all about the people in them. I also travel quite a bit with work so i always mail grandma a postcard or 2 from where ever I go. The nurses at he home said she really enjoys getting these.