When Gran Forgets: Understanding Dementia Through a Child's Eyes

By Joy-Anne Bridge

Does your child struggle when Grandma does not recognize them?

When Oma forgets Sophie's name, Sophie feels hurt and confused. She wonders why Oma cannot remember her and if she did something wrong.

This gentle and honest story helps children ages 5 to 9 understand dementia and Alzheimer's disease through a child's eyes. Sophie learns that even when Oma's brain forgets, Oma's heart still remembers love.

Children will learn:

What dementia and Alzheimer's mean in simple, age appropriate terms

That memory loss is not their fault

How to stay calm when a loved one is confused

Practical ways to connect through songs, photos, and quiet moments

That love does not need perfect memory to be real

Perfect for families who are:

Facing a new dementia or Alzheimer's diagnosis

Helping a child cope with a grandparent's memory loss

Looking for a gentle way to explain brain illness

Wanting to protect the bond between child and grandparent

This book focuses on what remains, not just what is lost. It shows good days and hard days, and offers realistic ways children can stay connected. Sophie learns that being present matters more than being right.

A helpful family guide is included with:

Tips for explaining dementia at different ages

Answers to common and difficult questions

Simple activities like music, photos, and sensory connection

Guidance for supporting a child's emotions

This story opens honest conversations, validates children's feelings, and offers comfort, hope, and connection for families navigating memory loss together.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3912505047
• ISBN13: 9783912505047
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Velvet & Brambles
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"