A series of books for pre-school children

Podmiot prawny

Project implementation: Anna Madhloom, Madan company Book authors, project coordinators: Marzena Wójcicka, Joanna Szczuka

Poznań

Inkubator Wielkich Jutra [2019-2023]

Produkt

Poland lacks systemic support for dementia patients and their caregivers. There is no central information system, the data is scattered and existing educational books are written in scientific, incomprehensible language, making them not suitable for educating children on dementia. Children who encounter neurodegenerative diseases, which they do not understand, in their loved ones have to deal with their own emotions, such as uncertainty, confusion, sadness, fear of losing the love of a grandparent, guilt and fear of the unknown.

As part of the innovation, a series of ten children books “Szu in quest of memory” has been created to address the problem of neurodegenerative diseases. The books support both children and their natural curiosity about others, but also the parents who are given advice on how to explain to children the unusual behaviour of sick relatives. The books aim to improve the relationship between the person suffering from neurodegenerative diseases and children in their family. By involving the child in the process of supporting the dementia patient we prevent their social isolation, and we foster in children acceptance and openness towards illness and being different. The books tell the story of a young boy to whom the children can relate. On the pages of the book the children can find colors that dementia patients recognize the longest. The books also include information for the parents.

Patients suffering from neurodegenerative diseases Relatives of patients suffering from neurodegenerative diseases, especially pre-school children

Relatives of patients suffering from neurodegenerative diseases Pre-schools and schools Libraries and reading rooms Employees of institutions providing support Outpatient and day care centers GP offices

A series of ten children's books "Szu in quest of memory”

Strengthening the following qualities in the youngest readers: curiosity, activity, trust, relaxation, positive mood, calmness, patience towards dementia patients. Improving relationships within the family.

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Parents or guardians of a pre-school child

A series of ten children's books "Szu in quest of memory”