Resources on Dementia for Children

Kiera loves spending time with her grandma. They play dress up. They paint their nails. They make cookies for picnics with Kiera’s doll. But then Grandma starts to change. She starts misplacing items and forgetting how to do everyday tasks. Soon she has to move out of her home into a memory-care center for people with Alzheimer’s. She starts calling Kiera by a different name. Then Kiera has an idea and finds a new way to enjoy time with her Grandma.

A Doll for Grandma is perfect for children grappling with their changing relationship with a family member who has dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. A special page with information on helping children understand Alzheimer’s disease written by expert Judy Cornish, the founder of the Dementia and Alzheimer’s Well Being Network is included for family discussion.

Alex is excited that his grandma is coming to live with his family. He imagines all the fun they will have together. He soon learns something about his grandma that makes him question if their relationship will ever be the same. This book will help start conversations with children about dementia and help relieve anxieties that children might have about someone close to them who may be living with dementia.

Discover a touching story to help young children come to terms with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Gramps is always telling us stories! Sometimes he tells us the same ones over and over again. Mom and dad say he has Alzheimer’s disease – but even if he forgets our names sometimes, we still love him as much as ever.

Specially written as a heartwarming tale to help young children understand dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, this beautiful story gently reminds kids that even though their grandfather might forget their name or tell the same story over and over, he still loves them just as much as always!

Perfect for parents who want to help kids come to terms with the nature of Alzheimer’s disease, Gramps Treasured Memories shares an underlying message of love and support, reassuring kids who might be confused or worried about their grandparent’s forgetfulness.

Book details:

Features a Touching Story with Gorgeous Illustrations and a Valuable Message of Love & Support
Perfect for Both Boys & Girls aged between 5-11 Years Old
Seeks to Help Children Understand Why Their Grandma Or Grandpa Often Struggles To Remember Things
Makes a Valuable Read for Families With an Elderly Loved One Suffering From Dementia or Alzheimer’s disease
Ideal as a Teaching Tool at Home Or In The Classroom
And Much More…

With a simple and elegant story that comforts parents and children alike, this book explains forgetfulness and memory loss in a way that children can easily grasp, promoting a greater degree of awareness, compassion, and understanding.

In Grandma and Me, Beatrice and Mary Ann combine their years of clinical experience to create a truly engaging, yet informative book for young children on the topics of Alzheimer’s and dementia. The beautiful artwork will capture children’s attention, bring them into the story, and help them return on their own. Grandma and Me provides a gentle, yet age appropriate description of Alzheimer’s disease, while providing tools that helps children continue to have a relationship with their loved one despite the disease. Grandma and Me addresses a difficult topic with love and understanding and provides the tools for children to successfully navigate the journey ahead.

Riley loves spending time with her grandparents, but after visiting them one day, she notices Grandma doesn’t recognize her. Mommy explains that Grandma may have dementia, so her memory isn’t as good as it used to be. Riley tries her best to help Grandma remember and writes about their time together in her diary.

This uplifting and touching story encourages young readers to support and care for the elderly with love, patience and understanding. Written as a series of diary entries, Grandma, It’s Me! also encourages journaling as a way to process emotions and feelings in order to become resilient to face life’s many challenges.

Readers’ Favorite Silver Medal Winner in the Children – Picture Book category!

Five Star Reviews from Readers’ Favorite
“… Grandma, It’s Me! A Children’s Book about Dementia, is a caring, compassionate way to teach young readers about memory loss and how they can help…The power of love shines through this touching story. Beautifully told.”
– Emily-Jane Hills Orford for Readers’ Favorite

“… This book offers so many wonders in learning about the journey of loved ones living with dementia or Alzheimer’s and those who care for them… loved this book and highly recommend it for young and old alike.”
– Vernita Naylor for Readers’ Favorite