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The Black Spring Press Group

Wise Wren and Her Nana Who Has Alzheimer's

Wise Wren and Her Nana Who Has Alzheimer's

Hardback | Childrens | Further release details coming soon

This story is about family, love, and being kind - it makes the perfect companion to any child learning about Alzheimer's Disease. 

Wren’s Nana has Alzheimer's Disease and is moving to Willow Tree, an assisted living home with memory care apartments. Wren loves Nana and visits her as much as she can, meeting other residents along the way. Sometimes Nana gets confused, remembering memories from the past; Nana might think she has to go to work, or that she is a child again and her parents need to know where she is. Watch how Wren treats her Nana with understanding and compassion, dealing with each scenario sensitively, and making sure to end each day with joy!

Come with us on a heartwarming journey through New York City with Wise Wren and Her Nana. Wren's Nana has Alzheimer's but this doesn't stop them having fun together and making special memories.

Wise Wren and Her Nana Who Has Alzheimer's covers various scenarios that happen in the life of a person with Alzheimer's Disease, based on Connie’s studies and knowledge of the disease. This book covers techniques like redirection and acknowledging the reality of the person with Alzheimer's.

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  • Connie Paich - Author

    has a BS in Gerontology and Business Administration. She also took extensive classes at the Alzheimer's Association to obtain her Dementia Certificate. Connie has worked and volunteered in this field for more than 30 years. This is Connie’s first published book.

  • Heike Scharrer - Illustrator

    has a background in film design and fine art and she recently graduated with an MA in Children's Book Illustration from Cambridge School of Art. Drawing in sketchbooks the weird and wonderful facets of urban life has been a strong impulse for her illustrations. The use of watercolour and experimenting with different printmaking techniques allow her to convey movement and emotion in a direct and unfiltered way.