senile dementia

Every morning, Noah looks forward to his visits with his gradnfather, but one summer, he notices that his grandpa has forgotten how to do the things they love together, but Noah is determined to find a way to connect.

"Lucky loves her grandparents, and they are all the family she really has. True, her grandma forgets things... like turning off the stove, or Lucky's name. But her grandpa takes such good care of them that Lucky doesn't realize how bad things are. That is until he's gone. When her grandma accidentally sets the kitchen on fire, Lucky can't hide what's happening any longer, and she is sent into foster care. She quickly learns that some foster families are okay. Some aren't. And some really, really aren't. Is it possible to find a home again when the only one you've ever known hasbeen taken from you?"--Provided by publisher.

We are all forgetful sometimes. As people age, they can become more forgetful still. But when remembering information becomes a daily struggle, a person might be suffering from a condition called Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's has been called the thief, because it steals away the person you loved. Knowing someone with this disease can be hard, but there are ways to encourage your loved ones and help them live happily.

Explains what dementia is, and offers advice to individuals charged with the care of someone suffering from a dementing illness, discussing evaluation, medical treatment, problems in independent living and daily care, research, and other topics.