Children understand more than we think . . .
When a relative or someone we are close to is diagnosed with dementia it can be very difficult to accept, especially for children. Dementia is very hard to understand for us grown-ups, so can
See some frequently asked questions and answers from children at my Ellie Sessions on the Questions page.
See the Events page for details about Ellie Sessions based on The Forgetful Elephant to raise awareness about dementia, and how to talk to children about it.
Irene Mackay
Thanks Heather. It’s so important to explain things to children but not always easy. I just hope my book will make it a bit easier.
Heather Urbanczyk
Irene
This is so interesting, I wish you had written your book when my mother-in-law was admitted to hospital. She literally changed overnight! My son could not understand it and was frightened to visit my dad when he was admitted years later – just in case grandad doesn’t know me! He is now 24 and still talks about it! Your book would have been so helpful. Good luck with your venture I’m sure your mum would be so proud of you.
Be well. Heather