About the book.

Edie first encountered Dementia Friends, an international educational program designed to train communities and families in caring for and understanding people living with dementia, when she attended her first Dementia Friends session. She realized she wanted to use her own skills to help spread dementia education and awareness.

 

Edie adapted existing Dementia Friends educational curriculum into the story of a children's book. She wanted to make the training accessible for children to help them feel more confident while spending time with their grandparents.

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When the Five Key Messages of Dementia Friends training are emphasized after reading the book, the reader becomes an official Dementia Friend.

 

After publication, Edie started working with community organizations, faith groups, schools, and other Scouting groups to bring her book and dementia education to as many members of her community as possible.

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The book has been translated into Spanish and adapted into a play and video. Edie has trained hundreds of people as Dementia Friends with Grandpa and Lucy. She wants to train hundreds more.