Kids books for older adults
If you're looking for books for an older adult in the early or middle stages of dementia, you might want to consider the kids section of...
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Reading Opportunities
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Zoom book clubs
Many seniors have fond memories of participating in book clubs. You know, the kind of club where you meet in a friend's living room to...
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Aging Well Learning Community
The Aging Well Learning Community is a program sponsored by the King County Library System that's dedicated to aging well with...
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Memory care kits can be for caregivers too
Memory kits are available for people with dementia at many public libraries. Usually they’re devoted to simple themes like “summer” or...
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Reading Well
Reading Well is a program developed by The Reading Agency, a British nonprofit with a mission “…to inspire more people to read more,...
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Christmas gift books for people with dementia
At this time of year people are often searching for gift ideas for loved ones with dementia. They already have all the clothes they need....
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Finding bargain books for seniors
If you’re looking for bargain books, you might check with your public library to see if they have a Friends of the Library group that...
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Magazines for seniors
Flo was a 96 year old resident at Mom's memory care community who loved to "read" magazines. She'd sit for hours in the activity room...
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The Library Memory Project
Eight Wisconsin public libraries have formed a partnership to provide programs for people with dementia. It’s called the Library Memory...
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Books by Emma Rose Sparrow
Emma Rose Sparrow saw a need for books designed for people with cognitive problems when both of her parents were diagnosed with dementia....
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Dementia friendly libraries
How can public libraries make sure they’re dementia friendly? Here are some suggestions about services, collection development, and...
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Pictures to Share
British publisher Pictures to Share started offering books for dementia patients in 2005. Their research showed that people with dementia...
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The silly news
The activity director at Mom’s memory care community usually arrived around the time residents were finishing breakfast. She would greet...
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Library services for people with dementia
What is the public library's role in serving people with dementia? Faith Brautigam, Director of the Kokomo-Howard County Public Library...
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That all may read
The NLS has a tag line that touches me: That all may read. It's a worthy goal. NLS, the National Library Service for the Blind and...
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Romantic poetry for reading aloud
With Valentine’s Day coming up soon, I’m in the mood for love poetry which, by the way, is excellent for reading aloud and shared reading...
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Shadowbox Press offerings for dementia patients
When I started this blog, I thought there weren't any books written for dementia patients. I was wrong. My most recent discovery is...
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Anne Geddes' books for reading aloud
Anne Geddes is widely known as a photographer who specializes in images of babies in imaginative settings. As Anne's website notes, her...
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Borrowing e-books from the library
Most public libraries offer a free e-book borrowing service. It's available to everyone of course, but this service can be especially...
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LibriVox audiobooks for senior listening
Audiobooks present a great way for all seniors, and especially for those with visual handicaps, to enjoy books by listening to them....
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