ERIC Number: EJ751375
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005-May
Pages: 5
Abstractor: ERIC
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1538-6619
EISSN: N/A
Available Date: N/A
Using Picture Books to Help Children Cope with a Family Member's Alzheimer's Disease
Holland, Marna
Young Children, v60 n3 p105-109 May 2005
A diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and the resulting behavioral changes in a loved one can cause intense emotional reactions from all family members, including children. Sharing and discussing relevant picture books can be an effective strategy to help the children in such families understand and deal with their emotions. Picture books can describe children's reactions to Alzheimer's and model ways for them to interact with people who have the disease. Thus, reading and discussing picture books can be a source of comfort and support for young children who know someone with AD. This article discusses the criteria for selecting picture books that focus on Alzheimer's disease. Several recommended picture books that focus on the disease are also presented.
Descriptors: Picture Books, Alzheimers Disease, Childrens Literature, Family Environment, Coping, Emotional Response, Stress Management, Reading Material Selection, Children, Annotated Bibliographies
National Association for the Education of Young Children. 1313 L Street NW Suite 500, Washington, DC 22205-4101. Tel: 800-424-2460; Tel: 202-232-8777; Fax: 202-328-2649; e-mail: editorial@naeyc.org; Web site: http://www.journal.naeyc.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A
Author Affiliations: N/A