“The Sandy Shoreline” includes one or two vivid color photos in each short chapter to offer visual cues. Respecting the audience’s dignity, there’s no mention that it’s for people with dementia. The book has slightly larger text, with short paragraphs and chapters. Part of a series created for people with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, it’s easy to read, while avoiding childlike words. “The Sandy Shoreline” and other books by Emma Rose Sparrow. Fortunately, there are wonderful options for the booklover with memory problems and reading issues. Turning to children’s books might be an option, yet this can be disconcerting and even humiliating for an older adult. As your loved one struggles to recall details, a pastime that was once pleasant can become frustrating. These books address the increasing challenges their readers have - struggling with plot and character details.įor people with memory problems, reading can become increasingly challenging. Or being read to.īooks for dementia patients is a growing category of literature. And while the ability to absorb complex plotlines or focus for long stretches wanes with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, joy still can be found in reading. Reading is a fulfilling way to keep your loved one engaged and to help pass the time. For booklovers, the attraction to literature never grows old.
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