We have selected the following books, written by experts and health professionals. They will help you better understand memory loss (e.g. Alzheimer's) and aging. Live better with dementia and explain it to your children and grand-children.
Spark Your Mind Vol. 1 (French only)
Activity book with games (crosswords, word searches, Sudokus, etc.) adapted for people with Alzheimer's disease or other cognitive impairments. Stimulate your loved ones' neurones!
The Life of an Incredible Woman: A Story Worth Telling
A book to tell your life story with the help of guiding-questions. Written by Nancy Mbatika.
Spark Your Mind
Activity book with games (crosswords, word searches, Sudokus, etc.) adapted for people with Alzheimer's disease or other cognitive impairments. Stimulate your loved ones' neurones!
Life of an Incredible Man (French only)
A book to tell your life story with the help of guiding-questions. Written by Nancy Mbatika.
Cerveaux actifs - Le grand livre (French only)
Activity book for anyone who wants to maintain their cognitive abilities through games. Simple entertainment for some, cerebral training for others; hours of leisure for all.
Guide des aidants - Lisanne Rhéaume (French only)
Le Guide des aidants a été conçu pour vous permettre de trouver des solutions, de vous aider à mieux vous organiser et de faciliter la vie de votre proche ainsi que la vôtre.
Jeux pour stimuler votre mémoire - Vol. 1 (French only)
Activity book with games (crosswords, word searches, Sudokus, etc.). Stimulate your loved ones' neurones while contributing to a great cause!
Jeux pour stimuler votre mémoire T4 (French only)
Activity book with games (crosswords, word searches, Sudokus, etc.). Stimulate your loved ones' neurones while contributing to a great cause!
Aiguisez votre mémoire (French only)
Activity book with games (crosswords, word searches, Sudokus, etc.). Stimulate your loved ones' neurones and yours!
L’époque des écoles de rang, 1824-1964. Regards sur Bellechasse
Livre d'images pour se rappeler de l'enfance pour les personnes ayant grandis dans les années 39 à 69
Du bolo au G. I. Joe : jouets au Québec 1939-1969 - Jean Bouchard
Livre d'images pour se rappeler de l'enfance pour les personnes ayant grandis dans les années 39 à 69
Keeping Busy - Games - Adapted word search
The Keeping Busy word search is specially designed for people living with Alzheimer's disease.
Jouets au Québec 1939-1969 La seconde parade - Jean Bouchard
Livre d'images pour se rappeler de l'enfance pour les personnes ayant grandis dans les années 39 à 69
Entraînez votre cerveau! T.2 (French only)
Activity book with games (crosswords, word searches, Sudokus, etc.). Stimulate your loved ones' neurones and yours!
Huguette visits the Expo 67: Reading book (French Only)
Discover Expo 67 with Huguette! A captivating journey through time, enriched with images and reading tips. Perfect for reminiscence and nostalgia!
A look Inside Alzheimer’s by Marjorie N. Allen, Susan Dublin, Patricia J. Kimmerly
A captivating read for friends, families and loved ones affected by this mind-robbing disease. Individuals with early-stage Alzheimer's disease will take comfort in the voice of a fellow traveler experiencing similar challenges, frustrations, and triumphs. By Marjorie N. Allen, Susan Dublin, Patricia J. Kimmerly.
A Helping Hand - Nancy Goulet - ALPA
A guide to help caregivers who need guidance in a specific situation.
La petite rapporteuse de mots - Danielle Simard et Geneviève Côté (French only)
A book to explain Alzheimer's disease to children of 5 years old and over
La mémoire effacée - Brigitte Marleau (French only)
A book to explain Alzheimer's disease to young kids of 6 years old or less
Le coeur en bataille - Maurice Bélanger (French Only)
Livre pour expliquer la maladie d’Alzheimer aux enfants entre 3 et 8 ans.
Vieillir, la belle affaire (French only)
Preparing yourself to age means to prepare yourself to age better. Stéphane Lemire and Jacques Beaulieu presents a global approach to aging.
Vieillir en santé: c'est possible! (French only)
Book from the Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal written by Michèle Sirois.
Vieillir sans perdre la tête (French only)
A plethora of practical advice to maintain a young mindset. A book written by John J. Medina.
Vieillir à la bonne place (French only)
This book demystifies the complex public system and explains the housing process of older adults or people with a loss of independence.
Mémoire, ma petite mémoire (French only)
A logbook-style novel to have a first-person look at Alzheimer's disease. The author Vicky Dubois writes to her own memory.
Antirides pour les neurones volume 1 et 2 (Ensemble en français)
Cahiers d'activités (mots-croisés, mots cachés, Trouvez l'intrus, etc.) adaptées pour des personnes vivant avec l'Alzheimer ou un trouble cognitif. Stimulez les neurones de votre proche et les vôtres!
The Alzheimer’s Caregiving Puzzle: Putting Together the Pieces by Patricia Callone & Connie Kudlacek
Written by two caregivers with 55 years of experience, the book addresses the challenges caregivers face dealing with the behaviors of those they are caring for. By Patricia Callone & Connie Kudlacek.
My Singing Nana by Pat Mora
A book to explain Alzheimer's disease to your child of 6 y.o. and more. By Pat Mora.
Always My Grandpa: A Story About Alzheimer's Disease by Linda Scacco, PhD
A book to explain Alzheimer's disease to your child of 8 y.o. and more. By Linda Scacco, PhD.
La longévité expliquée et démystifiée (French only)
Being a known specialist in Alzheimer's disease and his research with centenarians, Dr. Judes Poirier ask, "How to age well in the 21st century?"
C’est normal, à votre âge? (French only)
In this easy-to-read book, the author Denis Fortier looks at the latest scientific research to advocate a preventive and non-discriminatory medical approach to aging.
La maladie d’Alzheimer - Diagnostic, traitement, recherche et prévention (French only)
Scientists Judes Poirier and Serge Gauthier brought together the latest facts and reliable information on Alzheimer's disease.
Weeds in Nana's Garden by Kathryn Harrison
A book to help your child of 3 y.o. and more understand Alzheimer’s disease. By Kathryn Harrison.
Yoga pour soi: Soulager la douleur chronique (French only)
Book from the Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal written by Annie Courtecuisse.
