Temporarily out of stock. Watch for second printing. Making Memories is the parent companion journal to My Memory Maker.
Making Memories contains a section called Tools of the Trade for Parents, and it explains how to use the journal set. It gives insightful journaling suggestions for adults as well as children. Also provided is a resource section entitled What Works, which cover the following topics, among others:
Making Memories also contains a resource guide of suggested readings and various Alzheimer's related connections available through the Internet, as well as a glossary of essential terms. In addition, it contains colored coded journal pages and a scrapbook section, which adults will find especially helpful in organizing their memories. Making Memories also has a reference guide of caregiver network support such as websites for caregivers and on-line support groups and message boards as well as suggested readings. Often, the caregiver has little or no time to join a local support group, but by keeping a journal and using the Internet to reach others who share common experience, the caregiver has an opportunity to release thoughts and emotions during the small amount of time they can can call their own.
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Journaling allows parents to record their own feelings, thoughts and memories of
their aging loved one. The journal provides a tremendous modeling example and powerful
teaching tool to children. It also provides adult caregivers with an important memory
resource of their own unique journey, as well as precious time for themselves, which is
often a scarce and valued commodity to caregivers. 
Journaling is a powerful healing activity
for Alzheimer’s patients and their families, and using 