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about Brains,Change and Dementia\n\n### What is Dementia and What Does it Do?\n\nLynda Moore  \nllustrated by George HaddonJessica Kingsley PublishersLondonand Philadelphia  \nGREENWICH LIBRARIES38028023682286  \n## Acknowledgements\n\nThis book was originally developed for Dementia Australias 'Dementia in My Familywebsite project to provide resources for children and young people who have someonewith dementia in their lives.Many people across the organisation contributed to thisproject and their work is greatly appreciated.In particular,Dementia Australia wouldlike to acknowledge the members of the ‘Dementia in My Family'team:Brighid Brodie,Heather Chapman,Lois Cyngler,Sophie Hennessey,Stroma Mauritzen,Lynda Moore andAnn Reilly.A special thank you to Stroma,for without her vision and commitment thisbook would not have moved from the e-world onto the shelves.  \nFurther information about dementia and help for children of all ages and the adultssupporting them can be found at www.dementiainmyfamily.org.au.  \nDementia Australia extends a sincere thank you to George for his generosity,sensitivityand creativity.His adorable illustrations bring this book to life and add a very special kindof magic.Visit George's website at www.georgehaddon.com.au.  \n## Guide for Grown-ups\n\nIts great that you have chosen to read about dementia with your child.This book was designed asa way of starting up the conversation between you.Be ready for your child to ask questions thatmight surprise you!We hope this book helps you feel more confident to answer them.  \nThe words and subject matter have been carefully chosen by Dementia Australia's familycounsellors.They offer one way of explaining complex concepts such as brain function,dementiaprogression and death,as well as exploring a child's feelings about these things.In this way,thisbook caters to children who have a loved one at any stage of the disease.Although difficult,manyparents find it helpful to have honest 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