A child struggles to come to terms with her grandmother's dementia as she realizes her grandma doesn't remember all of the special times they have shared. Her mother's words offer her a new perspective as she accepts the new relationship dynamic and begins to make each moment count.
A lighthearted picture book about Alzheimer's disease and dementia told from the perspective of a six-year-old boy. Appropriate for children in preschool through early elementary school. Granny can't remember that Joey likes soccer and rockets and dogs, but with Granny's stories of her Three Best Days, Joey knows she loves him just the same.
A child struggles to come to terms with her grandmother's dementia as she realizes her grandma doesn't remember all of the special times they have shared. Her mother's words offer her a new perspective as she accepts the new relationship dynamic and begins to make each moment count.
Grandma's not the wrinkled kind, she's the special kind instead. She wears trainers with yellow laces and she laughs very loud. She remembers lots of things like milk carts and special songs. But some days, her remembering is not so good. This is a moving account of a girl's relationship with her grandmother.
For families who have a relative facing memory loss, this warm and accessible book can trigger important conversations. And for children with aging family members, it provides gentle reassurance about the love within families that endures even when memory does not. Full color.
A tender family story that offers a gentle window into the issue of aging and memory loss for young readers. Grandma loves teatime--and so does her granddaughter--from picking out a special cup, to brewing the tea, to sharing stories at the table. But lately, Grandma seems forgetful. She doesn't always remember to turn off the faucet when filling the teakettle. Sometimes she even confuses her granddaughter's name. How one little girl helps her grandmother remember their special ritual makes for a heartwarming story that will strike a chord with any family coping with elderly relatives who suffer from memory loss.
Here's a hope-filled book about Alzheimer's caregiving. It was written by Marie Marley, PhD - a well-known author on dementia issues - and neurologist Daniel C. Potts, MD, FAAN, both experts on caregiving. With a Foreword by Maria Shriver, this groundbreaking volume will give you hope in the midst of the darkness of Alzheimer's and other dementias. You can come to terms with your loved one's condition and free yourself to experience joyous interactions. Part I covers a variety of issues, such as the authors' belief that people with Alzheimer's can still enjoy life, how to overcome denial, five especially difficult situations, the role of grief on the journey to acceptance, and letting go of resentment through making peace with God. In Part II the authors provide 55 helpful tips for visiting people with Alzheimer's. Part III consists of numerous short stories illustrating the authors' joyous interactions with their loved ones. The stories will warm your heart and light your way along the path to achieving true joy.
"'In the world of Alzheimer's memoirs, a rarity-- not, strictly speaking, a 'happy ending,' but a different tale from the usual bleak, grinding, downward spiral into unalloyed misery'"--Cover p. 4.
Recommended for children ages 5-9. This simple book written in prose helps children understand Alzheimer disease. A little girl is troubled by her beloved grandmother not remembering her name. The book explains that Alzheimer is not contagious it affects the brain and changes the way things will be done. The Note to Parents is written by Dr. Sandra E. Black, O.C., O.Ont., MD, FRCP(C), FRSC, FAAN, FAHA, FANA. Dr. Black holds the Brill Chair in Neurology, Department of Medicine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center and University of Toronto.