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A Book to Help Kids Understand Dementia | Fort Wayne News

A heartwarming new children’s book, “The Memory Garden,” helps families gently navigate Alzheimer’s and dementia by following a girl named Stella and her grandmother. Written by Candice Stonebraker, who works with seniors, the story uses simple, relatable moments—like cookies and flowers—to explain memory loss in a way kids can understand. It tackles tough questions like “Will grandma remember me today?” with love and compassion, helping families feel less alone as they face these changes. The book’s inspiration comes from real-life memory gardens and aims to turn complex emotions into shared…

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