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Alzheimer's Disease



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Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge Mem Fox A small boy befriends an elderly woman who has lost her memory.
What’s Wrong with Grandma? Margaret Shawver A girl who is sharing a bedroom with her grandmother tries to understand the frustrating and frightening changes caused by Alzheimer’s disease.
Grandma’s Soup Nancy Karkowsky A young Jewish girl confronts her grandmother’s growing confusion from Alzheimer’s disease.
What’s Happening To Grandpa? Maria Shriver In this compassionate story a young girl creates a photo album with her grandpa.
My Grammy Marsha Kibbey When eight year old Amy has to share her bedroom with Grammy, she learns to give her the patience she needs.
Fireflies, Peach Pies and Lullabies Virginia Kroll Francie finds a way to help people remember her great-grandmother as she was before she had Alzheimer’s disease.
Singing with Momma Lou Linda J. Altman Nine year old Tamika uses photos, yearbooks and other mementos to try to restore the memory of her grandmother, who has Alzheimer’s disease.
An Early Winter Marion Dane Bauer When Granddad develops Alzheimer’s, Tim tries to help by taking him on an adventure that may be too much for both of them to handle.
If I Forget, You Remember Carol Lynch Williams Twelve year old Elyse’s plan to write an award-winning novel is interrupted when her grandmother, who has Alzheimer’s disease, moves in with the family.
A Beautiful Pearl Nancy Whitelaw Although her mind is deteriorating from the effects of Alzheimer’s disease, Grandma presents Lisa with a special gift on her birthday.
Flowers For Grandpa Dan Connie McIntyre This story is the account of a child coping with the loss of his beloved grandfather to Alzheimer’s dementia.
The Memory Box Mary Bahr When Gramps realizes he has Alzheimer’s disease, he starts a memory box with his grandson.
Figuring Out Frances Gina Willner-Pardo Ten year old Abigail has a hard time getting along with her best friend when he makes fun of her grandmother.
Horse Whispers in the Air Dandi D. Mackall Scoop learns that although her grandfather has Alzheimer’s, he can remember some things from the past.
The Graduation of Jake Moon Barbara Park Fourteen year old Jake recalls how he has spent the last four years of his life watching his grandfather face Alzheimer’s disease.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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