ABSTRACT
This introduction presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in this book. The book tells the story of three young children who spend a day with their grandparents after their grandfather has been diagnosed with dementia. It provides a conversation about any form of dementia, most of the key symptoms described in this story reflect the typical features associated with the Alzheimer’s type, as this continues to be the most common. The book deals with an adult to facilitate discussion about all aspects of family life and to enhance general emotional wellbeing. It deliberately makes dementia one of many things going on for this family and highlights things that families can still enjoy together. The book includes ideas for positive activities as well as puzzle and description pages that children can enjoy doing with a family member, teacher or clinician.
