For family members and loved ones with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, Parkinson's or recovering from a stroke, finding activities that still work well for them can sometimes be a challenge.

While reading may have once been a favorite pastime, it may be more difficult for someone with Alzheimer's. That's why picture books are a great option. With vivid imagery and a limited word count, a person with memory loss may find these styles of books more user-friendly and engaging

Beautiful Summer picture book is a great activity for someone with moderate to severe cognitive impairment, a short attention span, or limited communication skills. It has short beautiful facts about the season that are uplifting and comforting, with the words in large-print format. Each fact is accompanied by a full-page, full-color, stimulating colorful nature photo

Seniors can look at as many or as few pictures as they want, in any order. The big, bright pictures with weather facts could spark happy memories or help them connect with the world through these familiar objects.

These books have gotten many positive reviews from memory care professionals, doctors, and family caregivers.

Beautiful Summer can be used anywhere and by anyone. Families, hired caregivers, and staff at assisted living facilities can share this book with the older adults they care for.

It is especially good for visitors who don't know how to relate to someone with dementia. It's a relaxing activity they can enjoy together.

FEATURES

Bond together

• Connect with a loved one by setting a positive mood
• A fun, relaxing, calm and Quiet activity, especially for afternoon and evening hours

Comforting

• The colorful pictures of nature are therapeutic thereby reducing anxiety
• There is No mention on or inside this book of dementia, memory loss, or anything that could cause stress or embarrassment

Large Print Text

• Each information is written in extra-large print, a short fact per page

Minimal Text

• Included only in this book are interesting Facts plus beautiful pictures

Easy to hold

• This book is Lightweight, with soft cover in 6x9 inches and 40 pages, easy to tuck into a bag.

High Quality

• The quality of this book's cover and its interior design are beautiful with high colored images

How to get the most out of this picture book

• Be patient - linger on the pages
• Look for facial responses: eyes widened, smiles, thoughtfulness
• Listen for responses: laughter, any sound, a comment
• If they linger or smile at particular image, use that as a cue to ask a simple question like:
• What do you see?
• What thoughts does this picture or Fact give you?
• What feelings does this picture or Fact give you?
• Tell me a story about the picture or Fact

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