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Well, what do you think?

(11 Posts)
Penstemmon Fri 16-Jan-15 21:21:39

blog.thealzheimerssite.com/grandparents-who-babysit-could-be-less-likely-to-develop-alzheimers/#Gv0z29xhr7lBEq1i.01

Soutra Fri 16-Jan-15 21:23:28

So that's why we do it!!

Penstemmon Fri 16-Jan-15 21:25:45

Sorry the page has stopped working! It was discussing a piece of research showing that grandparents who looked after grandchildren just 1 day a week were less likely to develop Alzheimer's Disease. i will search for a different link.

Penstemmon Fri 16-Jan-15 21:27:32

www.alzheimersweekly.com/2014/04/a-grandchild-for-one-day-keeps-dementia.html

Deedaa Fri 16-Jan-15 21:40:43

In term time I have GS2 five days a week and GS1 after school on two or three days. I haven't got time for Alzheimers, I barely have time for a cup of tea!

Anya Fri 16-Jan-15 21:46:08

Not very impressed with that research model or the results.

Anya Fri 16-Jan-15 21:47:12

But I like the notion that you haven't 'got time' for Alzheimer's Deedaa

Ana Fri 16-Jan-15 21:49:18

'Grandmothering'? That's a new one...

rosequartz Fri 16-Jan-15 22:06:49

Really? The DGCs leave my brain addled!

Penstemmon Fri 16-Jan-15 22:58:04

As my DD commeted "looking after Stan may stave of Alzheimers but he will drive you crazy in other ways!"

Penstemmon Fri 16-Jan-15 23:01:06

anya I see it says they are going to extend the research. Maybe it will be more robust.