How can I comfort my grandad with his fears of dying?
I don’t think discussing his fears is the right thing to do. I think you’re best giving him something, even little things to look forward to. Maybe the dog races are a little too sentimental for him, but how about other events and outings? It would probably also be good if he could interact with people also in his age group and his family are important. You should try and get more people to visit him. It sounds like he’s becoming quite insulated and you need to get him out of that. How about the odd little surprise for him as well? Something to let him know that life can still deliver the occasional unexpected pleasure. The only thing that will make it better for him is if he accepts what’s happening and understands that it’s part of life & while we’re here it’s our “job” to get as much joy as possible. He needs to discover that for himself though. Good luck!
