Description
Please Explain Alzheimers Disease to Me introduces the condition to children in a colorful, sensitive and gentle story, followed by a parent/caregiver section that supplies comprehensive information that adults can use to understand and plan for the course of the disease affecting their loved one. Dr. Zelinger, a board-certified psychologist for children, presents the situation to children in a warm, developmentally appropriate way using appealing characters of diversity, child friendly language and familiar scenes they can relate to, as well as scripts that parents can use when speaking to their child. This book is more than a helpful guide-its the only book you will need if you have a child who is asking, Whats wrong with grandpa?
Children will:
Enjoy the story and illustrations and will identify with the main characters
Get answers to their questions
Grasp the nature and reason for a grandparents changes
Learn basic biological information about brain function
Understand why a grandparent will require more care
Feel empowered and find ways they can be helpful
Parents and caregivers will:
Have word-for-word scripts available to answer their childs questions
Learn about the progression of the disease
Understand their role and the nature of care that is required
Gain information for decision-making in areas of medical, emotional and daily care
Know they are not alone in this difficult journey
Dr. Zelinger has provided an engaging book that presents important information in a user-friendly format and offers adults the foundation for easily engaging children in what may initially seem like a very difficult discussion. I will be sure to recommend this resource to everyone I know in the sandwich generation.’ Shane S. Bush, Ph.D., ABPP, Board Certified in Geropsychology, President, American Board of Geropsychology
I want to take this time to extend my sincere congratulations upon the completion of your book, Please Explain Alzheimers Disease to Me. Your ability to convey a complicated, tragic topic, through an easy-to-digest format for children is important and inspiring. In addition, your compassion and communication skills give voice to a valuable story. I look forward to following your future endeavors. Keep up the amazing work! Todd Kaminsky, Senator 9th District (New York State)
Dr. Zelingers book helps take the mystery out of a truly mystifying disease. The childrens story will help reduce the anxiety and fear a child may have when faced with one suffering from Alzheimers, and the adult portion of this book gives practical examples to help guide the adult when questions arise. A truly informative and inspired book. Marilyn Cherney, occupational therapist; grandmother
Dr. Zelinger takes a painful topic for both children and parents alike and turns it into a beautiful story and a detailed handbook that gives us the tools we need to broach a topic we all hope to never have to face. This book is a must-read for families facing the challenges that come along with a loved one experiencing Alzheimers disease. Avi Satt, president, Allegria Senior Living
A very much-needed book to explain a difficult topic to our children and ourselves. Dr. Zelingers warmth, insight and clinical judgment shine through her every page! This is a superlative book that will get front row billing on my office bookshelf. Deborah Lief-Dienstag MD, FAAP, pediatrician
From the Please Explain series
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Author: Zelinger Laurie
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Loving Healing Press
Published: 06/15/2021
Pages: 46
Weight: 0.37lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.13d
ISBN: 9781615995912
Language: English
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