{"product_id":"9798218238537","title":"Sometimes Grandma Calls Me Jean","description":"Author: Jill Pietroburgo\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9798218238537\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Bookbaby\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 02 Jan 2024\u003cbr\u003ePages: 40\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAN AWARD WINNING BOOK, with a FIVE STAR REVIEW from Indies Today, helps families introduce the topic of dementia to children. The story portrays a relationship between a young girl, Grace, and her grandmother, who has dementia. Each thoughtful illustration represents the passing of time and the changes that dementia brings. Despite dementia's effects, Grace continues to demonstrate simple, but valuable, ways to interact with her grandmother and play an important role on her care team.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSupporting Children\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the end of the story, twenty detailed tips are provided to help parents\/caregivers support children who have loved ones with dementia. These tips include:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuestions to ask that will encourage interaction with the story\u003cbr\u003eWays to build empathy for a loved one with dementia\u003cbr\u003eHow to talk with a child about his\/her feelings \u003cbr\u003eActivities to facilitate positive interactions between children and loved ones with dementia\u003cbr\u003eSuggested Bible verses to memorize as sources of comfort\u003cbr\u003eValuable reminders for the parent\/caregiver \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book also includes a \"How Am I Feeling?\" chart for children who may need visual support to express their emotions. Real pictures of Grandma Bonnie are also provided on the pages called \"Grandma's Photo Album.\"  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHonoring our Loved Ones \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the generations of families age, parents find themselves pulled toward the differing needs of their children and their elders. Parents in this stage of life are known as the \"sandwich generation.\" During this stage, parents model for their children how to care for loved ones dealing with the challenges of aging, including dementia. The actions of  parents will exemplify attitudes of spite or grace, frustration or mercy, and suffering or hope. May the purchase of this book move both adults and children toward positive choices that honor our aging loved ones. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDonation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10% of the profits from this book provides assistance to others who have loved ones with dementia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46882721464478,"sku":"ADS-9798218238537","price":27.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9798218238537.jpg?v=1779861427","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9798218238537","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}