My Book about Brains, Change and Dementia, 9781839977480
Paperback
Understanding dementia: A gentle guide for young children and families.

My Book about Brains, Change and Dementia

what is dementia and what does it do?

$38.66

  • Paperback

    48 pages

  • Release Date

    20 November 2022

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Summary

Understanding Dementia: A Book for Young Children

Selected for Reading Well for Dementia 2024: endorsed by health experts, charities and people affected by dementia.

‘Sometimes, a person’s brain gets sick with a disease called dementia.’

What does dementia do to the brain? What changes might we notice if a parent or grandparent has the disease? How might we feel about it and what can help?

This book breaks down misconceptions about dementia a…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781839977480
ISBN-10:1839977485
Author:Lynda Moore, George Haddon
Publisher:Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Imprint:Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:48
Release Date:20 November 2022
Weight:150g
Dimensions:210mm x 208mm x 6mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

A beautifully illustrated, beautifully written book for children that teaches them about dementia in a realistic, yet simple way.–Wendy Mitchell, author of Somebody I Used to KnowBeautifully written and thoughtfully presented. This important book equips both children and adults with the means to understand and talk about what could otherwise be a mysterious and distressing subject.–Andy Griffiths, children’s author, AustraliaThis book does so well at simplifying but not disguising dementia, and explains in a respectful and understanding way the sorts of changes a person with dementia might experience. It also helps kids to get the support they need.–Takaya Honda, ABC Playschool, NeighboursThis is a great book. Thoughtfully written and beautifully illustrated, it will help children better understand dementia and make it easier for adults explain to children the behavioural changes that can occur when a much loved family member has dementia.–Ita Buttrose AO OBE, Ambassador Dementia Australia; 2013 Australian of the Year

About The Author

Lynda Moore

Lynda Moore is a family clinician and consultant with Dementia Australia. She has a master’s degree in clinical family therapy and has worked for over 5 years counselling children impacted by dementia.

George Haddon is an award-winning cartoonist known for his political cartooning in the Herald-Sun newspaper and for the RACV magazine. He has illustrated a number of other children’s books.

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