#WorldAlzheimersMonth
September 2022
World Alzheimer's Month takes place in September and is a global opportunity to raise awareness about dementia. Picture books - and stories like The Forgettery - can be a gentle way to open up discussions about memory loss and dementia with young readers.
This month, I'll be sharing play-based activities about making and treasuring our memories:
make a memory jar to treasure special moments and memories
create handprint butterflies like the ones in Granny's Forgettery
create fingerprint Forget-Me-Nots, beautiful flowers often associated with remembrance and love
The Forgettery
"A tender, humorous look at the idea of dementia for very young children."
Guardian Book of the Month
The Forgettery
"A Narnia-esque adventure in a magical world and a means to opening the door to discussions with a young child about the memory loss of someone dear to them."
The Forgettery
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The Last Garden
"A stunning illustration of the power and resilience of nature, this book shows how we can be healed and soothed by the world around us."