Author Description

Recommended for children ages 5-9. This simple book written in prose helps children understand Alzheimer disease. A little girl is troubled by her beloved grandmother not remembering her name. The book explains that Alzheimer is not contagious it affects the brain and changes the way things will be done. The Note to Parents is written by Dr. Sandra E. Black, O.C., O.Ont., MD, FRCP(C), FRSC, FAAN, FAHA, FANA. Dr. Black holds the Brill Chair in Neurology, Department of Medicine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center and University of Toronto.