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Award-winning reading platform serves up accessible e-books for people living with dementia.

One in five Canadians has cared for someone living with dementia. They have also experienced stress, stigma, and difficulty finding the right services and support for those they love.

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"Books tailored to those with dementia. Alzheimer’s The idea came after Thompson realized her grandmother, whom was diagnosed with early onset dementia, could still read despite the diagnosis."

We spoke to CTV News about Marlena Books. Click here to check it out!

'It's not that she can't read, but more that what we're giving her to read isn't working for her.'

We spoke to CBC News about Marlena Books. Check it out here!

"All she could find that would work were children’s books, and giving those to her grandmother seemed like a violation of her dignity."

The Globe and Mail interviews Rachel about Marlena Books. Click here for the full post!