Families are struggling with Alzheimer's disease on a daily basis. It is hard to share with children what is happening to their loved ones. This book will open the door to conversations about loving someone inflicted with memory loss through their memory struggles. The illustrations are of cheerful animals, because they are universal and comforting. The story shares the thoughts and feelings of a child who is recognizing that their loved one is not acting the same as they once did towards them, and questions what could be wrong? The realization that their actions may look different, but their love and heart is the same, is brought to the forefront as the story progresses. We can all benefit from this heartwarming book whether we are a child or an adult child to someone who is struggling with Alzheimer's.
Families are struggling with Alzheimer's disease on a daily basis. It is hard to share with children what is happening to their loved ones. This book will open the door to conversations about loving someone inflicted with memory loss through their memory struggles. The illustrations are of cheerful animals, because they are universal and comforting. The story shares the thoughts and feelings of a child who is recognizing that their loved one is not acting the same as they once did towards them, and questions what could be wrong? The realization that their actions may look different, but their love and heart is the same, is brought to the forefront as the story progresses. We can all benefit from this heartwarming book whether we are a child or an adult child to someone who is struggling with Alzheimer's.