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Why Can't Grandma Remember My Name?

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Why Can't Grandma Remember My Name? sensitively explains Alzheimer's disease to children, helping families discuss the changes experienced by Grandma or other loved ones. The book uniquely combines children's artwork with pieces created by Alzheimer's patients, highlighting the healing power of art therapy across generations.
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Format: Hardback
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This book is ideal for parents and families seeking an accessible way to explain Alzheimer's to young children, as well as educators and caregivers supporting affected families.

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"Explains Alzheimer's disease in a way for parents and families to share with a younger audience what is happening to Grandma or other loved ones afflicted by the disease."--Provided by publisher.

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Why Can't Grandma Remember My Name? explains Alzheimer's disease in a way for parents and families to share with a younger audience what is happening to Grandma or other loved ones afflicted by the disease.

The book also integrates artwork created by children juxtaposed with art created by Alzheimer's patients, demonstrating the power of art therapy for all ages.

All royalties benefit the Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation in the quest to find a cure.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781483572857

Publisher: BookBaby

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 August 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: BookBaby

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 222.0mm

Height: 222.0mm

Weight: 299g

Pages: 36

About the Author

Kent L. Karosen, is the President and CEO of the Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation. He also serves as a Managing Director/Partner of Cantor Fitzgerald, LP in the office of the Chairman. Born in Kansas City, he is a graduate from Kenyon College with a degree in History with an extensive study in Economics. He is also on the Board of The Intrepid Museum Foundation where he serves as the Chairman of the Investment Committee. Additionally, he is a member of the Board of Temple Emanu-El Synagogue in Miami Beach, Florida. In 2001, Kent was named an Honorary Commodore in the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary for the First Southern Region.

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