{"product_id":"please-explain-alzheimers-disease-to-me-a-childrens-story-and-parent-handbook-about-dementia-paperback","title":"Please Explain Alzheimer's Disease to Me: A Children's Story and Parent Handbook About Dementia - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eZelinger Laurie\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Explain Alzheimer's Disease to Me\u003c\/em\u003e 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-it's the only book you will need if you have a child who is asking, \"What's wrong with grandpa?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChildren will: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoy the story and illustrations and will identify with the main characters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet answers to their questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrasp the nature and reason for a grandparent's changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn basic biological information about brain function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand why a grandparent will require more care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeel empowered and find ways they can be helpful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParents and caregivers will\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave word-for-word scripts available to answer their child's questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about the progression of the disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand their role and the nature of care that is required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain information for decision-making in areas of medical, emotional and daily care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnow they are not alone in this difficult journey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I want to take this time to extend my sincere congratulations upon the completion of your book, \u003cem\u003ePlease Explain 'Alzheimer's Disease' to Me. \u003c\/em\u003eYour 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 9\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e District (New York State)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Dr. Zelinger's book helps take the mystery out of a truly mystifying disease. The children's story will help reduce the anxiety and fear a child may have when faced with one suffering from Alzheimer's, 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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"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 Alzheimer's disease.\" -- Avi Satt, president, Allegria Senior Living\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A very much-needed book to explain a difficult topic to our children and ourselves. Dr. Zelinger's 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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the \u003cem\u003ePlease Explain \u003c\/em\u003eseries \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn more at www.DrZelinger.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.13 x 11 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 15, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42708124958783,"sku":"9781615995912","price":19.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/ade28818dd4b8da0b3f4bc15b5b0ed61.webp?v=1765046670","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/please-explain-alzheimers-disease-to-me-a-childrens-story-and-parent-handbook-about-dementia-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}