{"id":6075,"date":"2026-10-20T09:33:35","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T13:33:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allhomecarematters.com\/?p=6075"},"modified":"2026-10-20T09:33:35","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T13:33:35","slug":"mackenzie-meets-alzheimers-helping-children-understand-alzheimers-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allhomecarematters.com\/mackenzie-meets-alzheimers-helping-children-understand-alzheimers-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer&#8217;s Helping Children Understand Alzheimer&#8217;s Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer&#8217;s Helping Children Understand Alzheimer&#8217;s Disease<\/h3>\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container \" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer&amp;apos;s Helping Children Understand Alzheimer&amp;apos;s Disease\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NXw4OtTl5mI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\nHow do you explain Alzheimer&#8217;s disease to a child while helping them maintain a meaningful connection with a grandparent or loved one living with dementia?<\/p>\n<p>All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton, were honored to welcome Brenda Freed, MMus, Co-Founder of Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer&#8217;s, as a guest to the show.<\/p>\n<p>In this important conversation, Brenda highlights the mission behind Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer&#8217;s and the importance of helping children, parents, and family caregivers better understand Alzheimer&#8217;s disease and other forms of dementia.<\/p>\n<p>For families navigating the challenges of dementia caregiving, particularly those in the sandwich generation caring for both children and aging loved ones, maintaining meaningful relationships can become increasingly difficult. Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer&#8217;s offers a compassionate, family-centered approach through education, music, storytelling, practical activities, and accessible resources designed to help families remain connected throughout the dementia journey.<\/p>\n<p>About Brenda Freed:<\/p>\n<p>Brenda Freed, MMus, is the Co-Founder of Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer&#8217;s, a family-centered educational program created to help children, parents, caregivers, and families better understand Alzheimer&#8217;s disease and dementia.<\/p>\n<p>With a background in music education and music therapy, Brenda brings a compassionate, creative, and accessible approach to helping families stay connected with loved ones throughout the dementia journey.<\/p>\n<p>Through Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer&#8217;s, Brenda helps provide meaningful tools, educational videos, music, activities, and guidance designed to make difficult conversations easier for children and families.<\/p>\n<p>Her work reflects a deep commitment to education, connection, and helping families create positive moments with loved ones living with Alzheimer&#8217;s disease or another form of dementia.<\/p>\n<p>About Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer&#8217;s:<\/p>\n<p>Co-founded by Alder Allensworth, MM, RN, CIHC, and Brenda Freed, MMus, the Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer&#8217;s Program (MMAP) is a family-centered, multimedia educational program designed to help parents, children, educators, caregivers, and healthcare professionals navigate the challenges of Alzheimer&#8217;s disease.<\/p>\n<p>Created especially for families in the sandwich generation, the program provides practical tools, guidance, and meaningful activities that support positive interactions between children and loved ones living with Alzheimer&#8217;s, from diagnosis through the severe stage.<\/p>\n<p>At the heart of the program is the Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer&#8217;s Awareness Program (MMAAP), a five-video educational series providing age-appropriate dementia education, guidance for adults, and practical activities that help children maintain meaningful connections with loved ones experiencing changes associated with Alzheimer&#8217;s disease.<\/p>\n<p>The program also includes educational transcripts, accessible audio and visual resources, and a quick reference guide to support families with different learning needs.<\/p>\n<p>Complementing the educational series is the Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer&#8217;s Disease Picture Book, a gentle, child-friendly introduction to Alzheimer&#8217;s. The story follows a young girl learning how to understand and connect with her grandmother as the disease progresses. The book also features a QR code providing access to a free Story Song download, using music and storytelling to make Alzheimer&#8217;s education more engaging and accessible for young children.<\/p>\n<p>Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer&#8217;s also offers valuable educational resources for Adult Day Centers, Memory Care Communities, and other organizations seeking to support families affected by dementia. These resources help organizations provide family-centered education while encouraging meaningful interactions across generations.<\/p>\n<p>Together, these programs and resources reflect a powerful mission: helping families move beyond understanding Alzheimer&#8217;s disease to creating meaningful moments, preserving relationships, and building positive memories throughout the dementia journey.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer&#8217;s Helping Children Understand Alzheimer&#8217;s Disease &nbsp; How do you explain Alzheimer&#8217;s disease to a child while helping them maintain a meaningful connection with a grandparent or loved one living with dementia? All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. 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