Reading

in support of memory care

Stories for Older Adults™
Stories of the Earth

Reading

as a self-directed activity

Two approaches

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Stories of the Earth
For those living with dementia
Reading can be a strength

Using this preserved ability for purposeful activity can mean a greater sense of control and independence for the individual living with dementia. Stories for Older Adults™ are designed to facilitate reading and encourage a “can do” spirit.

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Articles . . .


“Reading” the Art of the Story
What illustration brings to the reading experience for older adults with dementia. Reading a story together with a loved one or in a group can be a very positive social ...
Keep Reading – Aloud!
It is known that continuing to read as we age can help to prevent cognitive decline; but a growing body of evidence suggests that the way that we read can ...
Sharing Story and Song
The Quite Extraordinary Piano Man is the first in a new series of Stories for Older Adults™ that includes large-type song lyrics so that participants can complete the story with ...
Sky Blue Pink . . .
Using well-known sayings for reminiscing and a bit of fun– Sky blue pink with a heavenly border ~ that was my Mom’s answer one day when I asked her to ...
Reading and Dementia – Fostering a “can do” spirit
As dementia advances and words on a page become difficult, some may conclude that reading is no longer possible. The challenges of reading for someone with dementia are real and ...
Intergenerational Reading Partners
Bookend generations come together through story– We generally think of reading aloud as something that is shared between an adult and a child; but imagine that the adult is an ...
Three-Part Cards for Older Adults
A beneficial tool for memory care– Older adults with dementia who have enjoyed reading all their lives can continue to read in different ways.  While some may read every word ...
The Tide
Author Clare Helen Welsh and illustrator Ashling Lindsay deliver on a beautiful story that conveys, with sensitivity, a child’s perspective on the memory loss of her beloved grandfather. Recommended: Ages ...
A Meaningful Read-Aloud Experience for Older Adults with Dementia
It was in 2016 that I was first introduced to the work of award-winning dementia educator, Jennifer Brush, and her use of the Montessori approach with people living with dementia ...