Change and Alzheimer's?

Two years ago, my fiance's grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and Dementia. Just recently we moved in with her to take care of her and everything seem fine.
My 13 yr. old daughter, will possibly come to live with us and I need to know if that will cause her grandmother to backslide in what progress she's making?

I am 13 and my grandmother has Alzheimer's. If your daughter has never met this grandmother than the grandmother will not remember her and it may confuse her. As the disease progresses the conditions may vary. It will be difficult on your daughter though to watch her go through times of nor recognizing people. Even when someone with the disease is doing better, they are never really better. The stages will have different size intervals. When she reaches stage 3 she should be put in a nursing home/society. As the stages worsen and the disease progresses however good days will become much fewer. Google the seven stages if Alzheimer's if you need to know more.

umm... i am really unsure about this whole situation... it is really different for each person who is diagnosed with this disease. if you have not found this out yet, this is a really hard disease for not only the grandmother, but it greatly affects the ENTIRE family... my grandmother has Alzheimer's ( i am only 14) and it is really hard on me.. because she is my grandmother and i spent alot of time with her when i was young.. so this has a great impact on my life... i do not know how close your daughter is to this grandmother with Alzheimer's, but no matter what.. it will be hard for everyone!! to answer your question... it could affect her progress.. it might not.. like i said.. its different for each person.. i guess it depends on how far along with the disease she is and how she reacts to other people.. im sorry i dont have a direct answer.. but it is a very unique disease and different for each person!! sorry!! best of luck!!!!!

I think you need to discuss the issue further. It is one thing to have two adults around, but adding a teenager might be stressful for all of you. I think it also depends on what your daughter's disposition is like. If she understands the situation, it might work out. Another thing to keep in mind, though, is how the move will affect your daughter. Regardless of how well your fiance's grandmother is doing now, she will continue to lose ground. I think the three of you (you, your fiance and your daughter) should discuss the situation and make sure everyone feels comfortable with it.

You also didn't mention how advanced your fiance's grandmother's dementia is. If she is able to understand and participate in the conversation, she should be included.