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Someone recently asked me about books I recommend for people who want to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease. Thankfully, today many excellent books address the various types of dementia—more than I’m able to cover in one blog post.
So, today I decided to begin by sharing several books that help children understand dementia. It’s often confusing and even scary for kids when they watch someone they love going through the changes that come with a diagnosis of dementia. These books provide a gentle explanation of what’s happening and prompt kids to bring up any questions and concerns.
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Weeds In Nana’s Garden (Kathryn Harrison)
Really and Truly (Emilie Rivard)
Remembering for Both Of Us (Charlotte Wood)
When My Grammy Forgets, I Remember (Toby Haberkorn)
Singing with Momma Lou (Linda Jacobs Altman)
What’s Happening to Grandpa? (Maria Shriver)
What’s Wrong With Grandpa? (Danielle Cohen)
Grandpa and Lucy (Edie Weinstein)
Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge (Mem Fox)
Are there other books you recommend? Please share your favorites in the comment section.
Angie says
Thank you for this helpful list of books. There’s also a book called “Wilfred Gordon McDonald Partridge” that I would suggest to help children learn about dementia.
Diane says
Hi Angie,
Thanks for the recommendation. I’ve added this book to the post.