Does your child wonder why Nanna repeats herself or why Grandpa can never find his hat? The children’s book NANNY’S QUITE BEFUDDLED written by Liz Dowsett is about a grandmother who experiences these things and more as seen through the eyes of her grandchild.

This book will help your child understand some of the debilitating effects that come with dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease. It is a light hearted account written in verse to assist children in coming to terms with what may be happening to a beloved grandparent or parent.

Price: $16.00 AU Select Shipping Type: Australia $2.50 International $6.00 (Postage & Handling is $2.50 AU per book within Australia & $6.00 AU per book for International)

Proceeds from this book support National Dementia Helpline An Australian Government Initiative 1800 100 500

“This book is charming and endearing. It will help to start conversations with children about dementia and the changes that may be happening to their grandparent or someone they love.” – Lynette Moore (CEO of Alzheimer’s Australia Vic.)

AUTHOR - Liz Dowsett

Liz has had a number of short magazine articles published but Nanny’s Quite Befuddled is her first book publication. With her love for writing in verse and experience with her own grandmother who suffered from dementia, Liz has created this delightful account of two very different generations. She shows that while Nanny’s quite befuddled, the memories can continue to live on within her grandchild.

ILLUSTRATOR – Janece Callaway

Janece is a primary school teacher by profession and her love of art led her to the position of art teacher in the primary school system. Janece also belonged to local art group Thou Art Mum where she met up with Liz and where they both displayed their individual artworks in exhibitions held annually by the group.

Liz and Janece cultivated a friendship which began through their children at school before joining the art group and then forming a partnership to create what is now the completed publication of Nanny’s Quite Befuddled.

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Dementia can happen to anyone. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form, which is an illness that destroys brain tissue. The name ‘dementia’ comes from two Latin words, which mean ‘mind’ and ‘away’.