Please Explain Alzheimer's Disease to Me - Zelinger, Laurie
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Please Explain Alzheimer's Disease to Me introduces the condition to children in a colorful, sensitive and gentle story, followed by a parent/caregiver section that supplies comprehensive information that adults can use to understand and plan for the course of the disease affecting their loved one. Dr. Zelinger, a board-certified psychologist for children, presents the situation to children in a warm, developmentally appropriate way using appealing characters of diversity, child friendly language and familiar scenes they can relate to, as well as scripts that parents can use when speaking to…mehr

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Please Explain Alzheimer's Disease to Me introduces the condition to children in a colorful, sensitive and gentle story, followed by a parent/caregiver section that supplies comprehensive information that adults can use to understand and plan for the course of the disease affecting their loved one. Dr. Zelinger, a board-certified psychologist for children, presents the situation to children in a warm, developmentally appropriate way using appealing characters of diversity, child friendly language and familiar scenes they can relate to, as well as scripts that parents can use when speaking to their child. This book is more than a helpful guide-it's the only book you will need if you have a child who is asking, "What's wrong with grandpa?" Children will:Enjoy the story and illustrations and will identify with the main characters Get answers to their questions Grasp the nature and reason for a grandparent's changes Learn basic biological information about brain function Understand why a grandparent will require more care Feel empowered and find ways they can be helpful Parents and caregivers will:Have word-for-word scripts available to answer their child's questions Learn about the progression of the disease Understand their role and the nature of care that is required Gain information for decision-making in areas of medical, emotional and daily care Know they are not alone in this difficult journey "Dr. Zelinger has provided an engaging book that presents important information in a user-friendly format and offers adults the foundation for easily engaging children in what may initially seem like a very difficult discussion. I will be sure to recommend this resource to everyone I know in the 'sandwich generation.'" -Shane S. Bush, Ph.D., ABPP, Board Certified in Geropsychology, President, American Board of Geropsychology "Dr. Zelinger's book helps take the mystery out of a truly mystifying disease. The children's story will help reduce the anxiety and fear a child may have when faced with one suffering from Alzheimer's, and the adult portion of this book gives practical examples to help guide the adult when questions arise. A truly informative and inspired book." -Marilyn Cherney, occupational therapist; grandmother "...A very much needed book to explain a very difficult topic to our children and ourselves. Dr. Zelinger's warmth, insight and clinical judgment shine through her every page! This is a superlative book that will get front row billing on my office bookshelf. " -Deborah Lief-Dienstag MD, FAAP, pediatrician "Dr. Zelinger takes a painful topic for both children and parents alike and turns it into a beautiful story and a detailed handbook that gives us the tools we need to broach a topic we all hope to never have to face. This book is a must-read for families facing the challenges that come along with a loved one experiencing Alzheimer's disease." -Avi Satt, president, Allegria Senior Living "A much-needed book to explain a difficult topic to our children and ourselves. Dr. Zelinger's warmth, insight and clinical judgment shine through her every page! This is a superlative book that will get front row billing on my office bookshelf." -Deborah Lief-Dienstag MD, FAAP, pediatrician From the Please Explain series Learn more at www.DrZelinger.com
Autorenporträt
Dr. Laurie Zelinger is a Board Certified Psychologist and a Registered Play Therapist with over 45 years experience. As a child psychologist who has retired from public school work, Dr. Zelinger runs a busy private practice and writes books explaining difficult concepts to children. Her books for Loving Healing Press include: "Please Explain Anxiety to Me: Simple Biology and Solutions for Children and Parents"; "Please Explain 'Time Out' to Me: A Story for Children and Do-It-Yourself Manual for Parents"; "Please Explain Vaccines to Me Because I Hate Shots!"; "Please Explain Alzheimer's Disease to Me: A Children's Story and Parent Handbook About Dementia"; "Please Explain Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy to Me: A Complete Guide to Preparing Your Child for Surgery"; "Please Explain Terrorism to Me! A Story for Children and P-E-A-R-L-S of Wisdom for Their Parents"; and Baby Bandage & His First Aid Family: Healing Little Hurts and Booboos". Dr. Zelinger has also worked with American Girl where she produced A Smart Girl's Guide to Liking Herself Even On The Bad Days and she is credited with being a consultant for their Bitty Baby book series where she assisted in the development of the 'For Parents' sections. In addition, Dr. Zelinger has written for Play Therapy magazine as well as for therapeutic books where her chapters offer strategies that can be used with fearful children. Dr. Laurie's passion for writing began when she discovered journaling in third grade, and which was then fortified in fourth grade when she wrote a play that was performed by students in her public school.Dr. Laurie is a Fellow and previous elected officer in the National American Academy of School Psychology, following four years as Director on the Executive Board of the New York Association of Play Therapy and she has contributed to nearly 200 venues regarding child development. Dr. Laurie and her psychologist husband, Dr. Fred, are both certified Red Cross Disaster Mental Health volunteers. They have been happily married for over 40 years, have raised four children and relish their roles as grandparents.