Alex spent years as a teacher and carer, and has since set up a not-for-profit organisation called Happy Smiles Training CIC . Alex is currently writing a series of children's books that support them to understand a range of long-term health conditions, including dementia, depression and cancer. 

In this episode, Alex discusses the role of his book in introducing children to the impact of dementia in a soft and supportive, yet realistic and positive way, through the personal story of his own grandma.

Alex shares his reasons for writing the book, hints and tips and the use of wonderful illustrations with subtle messages to help start the conversation.

Read My Grandma has Dementia and Alex’s other books here