DiscoverDementia Care Partner Podcast with Teepa Snow330: How Do I Explain Dementia to Kids? Talking About Brains, Big Feelings, and Real Words
330: How Do I Explain Dementia to Kids? Talking About Brains, Big Feelings, and Real Words

330: How Do I Explain Dementia to Kids? Talking About Brains, Big Feelings, and Real Words

Update: 2025-11-14
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When Nana or Papa starts to change, kids notice—and they need honest guidance. Teepa walks you through age-appropriate ways to talk about brain change and how to turn scary moments into opportunities for learning and connection. You’ll get language you can use immediately, ideas for practice and play (yes, even brain tours!), and suggestions for kid-friendly resources from PAC™.

Bad Words and Dementia helps kids and families make sense of why people living with brain change may use strong or unexpected words. It turns confusion into understanding by offering age-appropriate ways to stay compassionate and connected.

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330: How Do I Explain Dementia to Kids? Talking About Brains, Big Feelings, and Real Words

330: How Do I Explain Dementia to Kids? Talking About Brains, Big Feelings, and Real Words

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