When Grandma comes down with a "bad case of sadness" one year after Grandpa's death, Daysha collects objects that will remind her grandmother of Daysha's grandfather.
Bobby, a West Virginia boy, leaves the beauty of his mountain home and the security of his beloved grandparents to move with his parents to the city, where he can get a good education and where his father can earn a better living.
"To love someone is to know the song in their heart, and sing it when their memory fails." These anonymous words were taken from the desk of the social worker who treated my Aunt Lois, a victim of Alzheimer's Disease. The quote is the basis of the story Grandpa's Remembering Book. Through the eyes of grandson, Robbie, the steps in passing the memories from one generation to another while providing the Alzheimer's victim with a means of connecting to a happier time is demonstrated. The practical text engages the reader in a journey of empathy depicting a tool to use with memory loss in loved ones.
Kate has always adored her grandpa's storytelling - but lately he's been repeating the same stories again and again. One day, he even forgets Kate's name. Her mother's patient explanations open Kate's eyes to what so many of the elderly must confront: Alzheimer's disease and other forms of memory loss. Determined to support her grandfather, Kate explores ways to help him - and herself - cope by creating a photo album of their times together, memories that will remain in their hearts forever.
Grandpa's memory fades due to Alzheimer's disease, granddaughter Sofie embraces their precious moments together. From laughing in the park to a touching farewell, discover the power of love that overcomes all obstacles. A heartwarming story of connection, memories, and the legacy of unconditional love. This children's book is a glimpse into the lives of Grandpa and Sofie. Grandpa suffers from Alzheimer's, which makes Sofie sad but also determined to help Grandpa. This story is educational because it highlights important themes and lessons that are relevant to life, such as dealing with loss, cherishing precious moments, showing compassion, and finding strength in difficult times. It also illustrates the impact of Alzheimer's on individuals and families, and how love and support can help in dealing with these challenges.
A 2019 Schneider Family Award Honor Book! What’s Happening to Grandpa meets Up in this tender, sensitive picture book that gently explains the memory loss associated with aging and diseases such as Alzheimer’s. James’s Grandpa has the best balloons because he has the best memories. He has balloons showing Dad when he was young and Grandma when they were married. Grandpa has balloons about camping and Aunt Nelle’s poor cow. Grandpa also has a silver balloon filled with the memory of a fishing trip he and James took together. But when Grandpa’s balloons begin to float away, James is heartbroken. No matter how hard he runs, James can’t catch them. One day, Grandpa lets go of the silver balloon—and he doesn’t even notice! Grandpa no longer has balloons of his own. But James has many more than before. It’s up to him to share those balloons, one by one.
With 200 thought-provoking and lighthearted writing prompts and exercises organized into chapters based on his life, My Grandfather’s Life guides your grandfather to begin his life’s memoir and create a fully realized record of his adventures, stories, and wisdom for you and your family to cherish for future generations.