Many older adults remember reading comic books when they were kids -- Bugs Bunny, Superman, Archie, and others. They may not realize that...

Activity books can be an important source of enjoyment to older people. They're available in a variety of formats.

In our modern world artificial intelligence improves our lives in many ways. Bankers use it to detect fraud, doctors to diagnose illness,...

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...

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...

The Aging Well Learning Community is a program sponsored by the King County Library System that's dedicated to aging well with...

Memory kits are available for people with dementia at many public libraries. Usually they’re devoted to simple themes like “summer” or...

Reading Well is a program developed by The Reading Agency, a British nonprofit with a mission “…to inspire more people to read more,...

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....

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...

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...

Eight Wisconsin public libraries have formed a partnership to provide programs for people with dementia. It’s called the Library Memory...

Emma Rose Sparrow saw a need for books designed for people with cognitive problems when both of her parents were diagnosed with dementia....

How can public libraries make sure they’re dementia friendly? Here are some suggestions about services, collection development, and...

British publisher Pictures to Share started offering books for dementia patients in 2005. Their research showed that people with dementia...

The activity director at Mom’s memory care community usually arrived around the time residents were finishing breakfast. She would greet...

What is the public library's role in serving people with dementia? Faith Brautigam, Director of the Kokomo-Howard County Public Library...

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...

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...

When I started this blog, I thought there weren't any books written for dementia patients. I was wrong. My most recent discovery is...