Book description
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.…
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1 author picked What's Happening to Grandpa? as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Maria Shriver, journalist and former First Lady of California, wrote this groundbreaking book for children that openly discusses dementia.
It is still used as a source to prompt conversations about what children can do to help to care for a loved one with the disease. (Excellent source for early readers.)
From Anne's list on dementia and Alzheimer’s disease for children.
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