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Help for Grammy

By Nana Yaw Adu-Sarkodie & Illustrated by Sunil Francis

Help for Grammy gently explores how a child experiences and understands a loved one’s dementia. As Jaylen notices changes in Grammy, they are encouraged to ask questions and share their feelings. Through honesty, love, and memory, dementia becomes less frightening and more manageable, showing children that care, connection, and cherished moments still matter — even during change.

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Kind Words from Our Readers

“What a wonderful way to handle a very real and important part of life. The author helped my children understand it’s okay to get older. Fantastic!”

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Aya Fern

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“I love the book. It’s warm and thoughtful and I love the multigenerational family. “
“Love the book, it really helps children understand serious life topics in a gentle & clear way”
“Four-year old Godchild- can't go to sleep without her mother reading Help for Grammy to her. She now knows what dementia is. She didn't before the book.”
“Books are preordered, and I can’t wait to receive them. My mother is dealing with some memory loss and I am trying to learn as much as possible”
“This is going to impact young ones and generations to come”

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Dr. Nana Yaw Adu-Sarkodie and Karen Hunter Publishing Bring Dementia Conversations to Young Readers

“Dr. Yaw hopes the finished book does more than help families explain dementia— that it opens up conversations about aging long before memory loss or another medical crisis forces those discussions.”

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Help For Grammy in The Hub News

This Adinkra symbol is called Aya, is represented by the fern.

Adinkra symbols originate among the Akan peoples of Ghana and are also found in neighboring Côte d’Ivoire. These symbols traditionally express way of life, values, wisdom, and principles reflecting important lessons about life.

Aya symbolizes endurance, resourcefulness, and defiance in the face of hardship. Just as the fern plant thrives in difficult terrain, Aya represents the strength and adaptability needed to withstand life’s uncertainties and challenges.

The symbol reminds us that even in difficult circumstances, we can draw on our inner strength, adapt, and keep moving forward with resilience.