[{"text_idx": "#000002", "text": "Y WefanY Ti\u0302mGwybodaeth i Rieni"}, {"text_idx": "#000004", "text": "so\u0302namlyfraJan 26, 20204 min read"}, {"text_idx": "#000006", "text": "*Scroll down for English & comments*"}, {"text_idx": "#000007", "text": "Llyfr hyfryd sy'n trafod heneiddio a dementia."}, {"text_idx": "#000008", "text": "Beautiful book discussing growing old and dementia."}, {"text_idx": "#000010", "text": "Sensitive approach to at times, difficult topics."}, {"text_idx": "#000012", "text": "Llyfr hyfryd yw hwn sy\u2019n trafod cyfeillgarwch, heneiddio a dementia mewn ffordd sensitif ac annwyl. Mae yna \u2018chydig o hiwmor yn y llyfr sy\u2019n helpu i gyfleu\u2019r neges (sy\u2019n gallu bod yn un dwys) ond mewn ffordd gain ag effeithiol iawn."}, {"text_idx": "#000013", "text": "Dwi\u2019n licio fod gan Nedw (fel mae\u2019r teitl yn awgrymu) dair Nain. Lwcus \u2018ynte! Yn lle\u2019r syniad traddodiadol o ddwy set o neiniau a theidiau, mae\u2019r stori yn gwneud pethau mymryn yn wahanol ac yn teimlo\u2019n fwy modern o ganlyniad. Bechod fod Nain Dre heb gael mwy o airtime, achos roedd hi\u2019n edrych fel dynes ddiddorol iawn ac yn dipyn o gymeriad. (Yn fy atgoffa o Vera o Gwlad yr Astra Gwyn. Yr high heels ma\u2019 raid!)"}, {"text_idx": "#000014", "text": "Mae\u2019r stori yn canolbwyntio ar Nain Llan, sef Nain Nedw (mam ei Dad) a Hen Nain Elsi (Nain ei Dad). Wedi drysu eto? Wel, mae Nedw\u2019n lwcus iawn o gael y cyfle i ddod i nabod ei hen nain, ac mae\u2019n dipyn o ffrindiau a\u0302 hi. Dyma Nain sy\u2019n llawer hy\u0302n ac yn fwy fel Nain \u2018draddodiadol\u2019. Dwi\u2019n licio\u2019r ffordd tydi Mam Nedw byth yn cymeradwyo hwyl Nedw a\u2019i hen Nain - yn bennaf, gan iddi boeni am ei ddannedd ar o\u0302l y brechdanau siwgr! Yum!"}, {"text_idx": "#000015", "text": "Mae o\u2019n lyfli sut mae Nedw a\u2019i hen Nain yn gymaint o fe\u0302ts, er ei bod hi\u2019n perthyn i genhedlaeth hollol wahanol. Wrth i\u2019r stori fynd yn ei flaen, cawn wybod bod Nain Elsi yn gwneud pethau gwirion weithiau, ac mae hyn yn gyfle gwych i gyflwyno plant ifanc i\u2019r syniad o ddementia. Peth da fod y llyfr yn cadw pethau\u2019n light hearted dwi\u2019n meddwl, ac mae\u2019r teulu yn gwneud y gorau o\u2019r sefyllfa. Dwi\u2019m yn meddwl fod angen bod yn rhy \u2018deep\u2019 yn yr achos yma, ac mae\u2019r llyfr yn taro balans dda. Wrth gwrs, mae 'na ddarnau trist, sy\u2019n dangos y problemau sy\u2019n dod gyda chyflwr meddwl o\u2019r fath a\u2019i effaith ar y teulu."}, {"text_idx": "#000016", "text": "Er bod rhaid i Nain Elsi fynd i gartref, rydym ni\u2019n gweld mai hyn oedd y penderfyniad iawn ac mae\u2019r llun olaf (arlunwaith ffantastig Jac Jones unwaith eto) yn crisialu\u2019r cyfan. Tydi\u2019r ffaith fod hi wedi symud i\u2019r cartref yn newid dim, ac mae\u2019r teulu yn dal i allu mynd yno i\u2019w gweld."}, {"text_idx": "#000017", "text": "Dwi\u2019n meddwl fod llinell ola\u2019r llyfr yn hynod o bwerus, ac yn ddigon i ddod a deigryn i lygad."}, {"text_idx": "#000018", "text": "Os oes rhywun yn eich teulu yn dioddef o\u2019r cyflwr creulon yma, neu sy\u2019n awyddus i drafod perthnasau\u2019n newid wrth iddynt heneiddio, dyma lyfr gwych er mwyn sbarduno trafodaeth gyda phlant ifanc. Dwi\u2019n meddwl fod y llyfr yn gweithio\u2019n dda er mwyn agor y drws ar gyfer nifer o gwestiynau eraill gan feddyliau chwilfrydig, ifanc."}, {"text_idx": "#000019", "text": "Athrawon, llyfr perffaith os mai chi sy\u2019n gwneud y gwasanaeth boreol. Beth am ddefnyddio\u2019r llyfr mewn uned o waith? Gellir trefnu taith i gartref henoed i\u2019w diddanu gydag adloniant ysgafn..."}, {"text_idx": "#000020", "text": "This is a lovely, heartfelt book that discusses friendship, ageing and dementia in a sensitive and sympathetic manner. It has a sense of humour which helps to convey the message (which can be rather intense) but in a highly effective way."}, {"text_idx": "#000021", "text": "I like that Nedw (as the title suggests) has three Nains. What a lucky lad! Instead of the traditional idea of two sets of grandparents, the story does things a little different and feels more modern as a result. It\u2019s a shame that Nain Dre didn't get more airtime, because she looked like a very interesting character. (She reminds me of Vera from S4C\u2019s Gwlad yr Astra Gwyn. Must be the heels!) Anyway, no time for that; the book is here to discuss something more meaningful..."}, {"text_idx": "#000022", "text": "The story focuses on Nain Llan, who is Nedw\u2019s Nain (his father's mother) and his Great Nain Elsi (his father's grandmother). Confused yet? Well, as I said, Nedw is very lucky to have the chance to get to know his Great Gran, and they are good friends. This Nain is much older as is more akin to the ' traditional ' idea of Nain. I find it amusing that Nedw\u2019s Mum never condones their antics- especially the sugar sandwiches! Yum!"}, {"text_idx": "#000023", "text": "It's lovely to see that Nedw and Nain Elsi are such good mates, despite the huge age gap and that she belongs to a completely different generation. As the story progresses, we find out that Nain Elsi sometimes does silly things, and this is a great opportunity to introduce young children to the idea of dementia. It's good that the book keeps things light hearted I think, and the family makes the most of the situation without being too gloomy. I don\u2019t think it\u2019s necessary to make things too 'deep' in this instance, and the book strikes a good balance. Of course, there are sad bits, which highlights some of the not-so-good days that come with such a condition; particularly it\u2019s impact on the rest of the family."}, {"text_idx": "#000024", "text": "Although Nain Elsi has to go to a home, we can see this was the right decision and the last picture (once again the fantastic work of illustrator, Jac Jones) perfectly encapsulates the \u2018feel\u2019 of the whole novel. Despite the fact that she has moved into the home; it changes nothing and the family continue to visit her and have fun."}, {"text_idx": "#000025", "text": "I think the last line of the book is immensely powerful, and brings a tear to the eye!"}, {"text_idx": "#000026", "text": "If someone in your family suffers from this cruel condition, this is a fantastic book to stimulate discussion with young children. I think the book works well to open the door to more questions from children\u2019s inquisitive young minds."}, {"text_idx": "#000027", "text": "Teachers, this is a perfect book if you are in charge of the daily assembly. Why not use the book in class for an unit of work? Perhaps a follow up visit to a care home can be arranged... you could do an afternoon of light entertainment for the elderly..."}, {"text_idx": "#000031", "text": "Nid ydym yn gyfrifol am gynnwys gwefannau allanol."}]