When kids look back on photos, they often can’t tell the difference between Grandma from 10 years ago and today. So when they notice that Grandma acts differently, it can be very confusing — even scary. The book Does Grandma Remember Me? by Evita Sherman does a great job of explaining common behaviors of dementia, and goes the extra mile in empowering children to love Grandma even harder.

My great-grandmother developed dementia after a series of strokes, and it was hard for me to accept even though I was an adult. It was hard to see her struggle with physical tasks, and heartbreaking when she couldn’t remember who I was. It’s a tough subject to experience at any age. My teenage daughter was especially touched when she read Does Grandma Remember Me? She connected strongly with the artwork, and reminisced about moments she gets to spend with my mom. We had a good conversation about what the future might look like, and we agreed that we’ll always love each other…even if I someday forget that we had this conversation.

Thanks to Foreword Publicity for gifting me with this book. Opinions shared are mine.