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Holland, Marna – Young Children, 2005
A diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and the resulting behavioral changes in a loved one can cause intense emotional reactions from all family members, including children. Sharing and discussing relevant picture books can be an effective strategy to help the children in such families understand and deal with their emotions. Picture books can…
Descriptors: Picture Books, Alzheimers Disease, Childrens Literature, Family Environment