Usually I blog about information for caregivers which are often adults.  But what about the children and teenagers who are also in the family and trying to understand grandma or grandpa's health condition?  Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease are often hard for children and teenagers to understand how the disease affects their loved one.  They don't understand why grandma doesn't know them, or why grandpa thinks they are their child, or why grandma gets angry all the time.  The Alzheimer's Association can be a great resource for information and tips on how to talk to your children and teens about this disease.  There are many children's books available that explain dementia in a way that they can understand them.  Check your local book store for more information.  For teenagers, there is a respite camp called Building Bridges.  This camp provides respite as well as educational support.  2008 was the first year for this camp and it was a great success!  The Alzheimer's Association has endorsed this camp as well.  For more information about the camp, recommended books, and additional resources, check out Building Bridges.