By
Max Wallack
Puzzles to
Remember
Yesterday, I received this
review from Carrie, whose family owns KDYZ International in Singapore. Their company sells toys for children; it also has a wonderful and innovative branch called
CARE, Creative Aids and Resources for the Elderly, that sells a variety of toys
and tools to aid the elderly, including Alzheimer’s and dementia patients.
Here is Carrie's review:
Here is Carrie's review:
“I read the book three
times between 7 am 12 noon today ( in between distractions of breakfast and
phone calls.) Twice I read to myself and once to my son (14) and daughter (12).
They love them book; they said it's very inspiring and it must be written with
love.
And I love it - I also find it even better when I read it out loud!
Next week, I shall read to some preschool children and send you photos and their reactions.
I like that the language is simple, the font is big and clean, with not too many words on one page; illustrations are also relatable.
(The school bus, the messy room with toys)
I like that you interjected some humor (the toothbrush in the toaster), and at the same time , the child is also allowed to feel sad ( Halloween incident) --- it is a subtle and good way to let the child know that it can be a roller coaster journey.
I like that it provides hope (research) and also inspires the child to contribute their individual best to find a cure.
I like that you give simple practical solutions (red plate, door bell) --- I can even create a lesson plan here for kindergarten class.
I like that you explain the disease in simple terms and illustrations (healthy cell/cell with Alzheimer's disease)..
Love it love it.
Well done!
Carrie”
And I love it - I also find it even better when I read it out loud!
Next week, I shall read to some preschool children and send you photos and their reactions.
I like that the language is simple, the font is big and clean, with not too many words on one page; illustrations are also relatable.
(The school bus, the messy room with toys)
I like that you interjected some humor (the toothbrush in the toaster), and at the same time , the child is also allowed to feel sad ( Halloween incident) --- it is a subtle and good way to let the child know that it can be a roller coaster journey.
I like that it provides hope (research) and also inspires the child to contribute their individual best to find a cure.
I like that you give simple practical solutions (red plate, door bell) --- I can even create a lesson plan here for kindergarten class.
I like that you explain the disease in simple terms and illustrations (healthy cell/cell with Alzheimer's disease)..
Love it love it.
Well done!
Carrie”
and this morning:
"I just thought about it
this morning when i woke up - every school library should have at least one
copy if not more!!!!"
Carrie ordered 40 copies for distribution in Singapore!
Carrie ordered 40 copies for distribution in Singapore!
Max
Wallack is a student at Boston University and a Research Intern
in the Molecular Psychiatry and Aging Laboratory in the Department of
Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics at Boston University School
of Medicine. His great grandmother, Gertrude, suffered from Alzheimer's disease. Max
is the founder of PUZZLES
TO REMEMBER. PTR is a project that
provides puzzles to nursing homes and veterans institutions that care for
Alzheimer's and dementia patients. Max is also a coauthor of "Why Did Grandma Put Her Underwear in the Refrigerator? An Explanation of Alzheimer's Disease for Children."
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