Sing Along Carols of Yuletides Past: Nostalgic Song Book for People with Alzheimer's/Dementia (en Inglés)
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NANA'S BOOKS are endorsed by ALZ Authors and ALZ Speaks and are the winnerof a 2021 Maude's Award for Innovation in dementia care and a 2023 Mature Media Award. Do you long to soothe and comfort your loved one living with dementia?Would you like to affirm and validate their lived experience?Would you like to encourage meaningful conversation on either virtual or in-person visits?Have you searched for dignified, considerately designed materials to bring back moments of joy? NANA'S BOOKS(TM) award winning, inclusive series can help you reconnect through classic, nostalgic Christmas carols, thoughtfully paired with magnificent fine art. Each book in the series is specially designed to facilitate sharing and relaxation. Recognizable text and delightful images blend to bring your loved one a successful, stress-free experience with materials they can enjoy again and again. The themes are upbeat, peaceful and carefully selected to elicit recollections of simpler times. This book contains 20 clear, heartwarming Christmas Carols with a corresponding 8.5" x 11" full-color image to be shared or enjoyed independently. Great for a sing-a-long!NANA'S BOOKS(TM) meet the needs of those living with brain changes in a dignified, respectful way. These are not children's books repurposed for people living with dementia, but classics re-mastered to accommodate those in cognitive decline --while promoting social engagement. Enhanced quality of life through compassionate design is at the heart of every book in the series.FeaturesFull color imagesConsistent, predictable layout16-point large print, sans serif fontFamiliar (8.5" x 11") magazine size, easy to slip into a bag or purseLightweight with soft, wipeable coverVisually similar covers across the seriesNo mention of memory loss, Alzheimer's or dementiaNANA'S BOOKS make great gifts for anyone experiencing brain changes: stroke, Parkinson's, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), in palliative or hospice care.NANA'S BOOKS are powerful resources in recreation, reminiscence, occupational, validation and life review therapies.Notes for CaregiversSit beside your loved one in a quiet, well-lit place that is free of shadows or distractions.Put the book on a pillow between you for support.Allow your loved one to turn the pages and to pause to reflect and discuss anything they like.Make clear, declarative statements about what you like and ask open-ended questions.Receive all answers with positivity, as there are no right or wrong answers.Follow the discussion wherever it goes. A positive experience is the only goal.Leave Nana's Books in an easily accessible place where they can enjoy it on their own or with other visitors or care partners.Give the gift of NANA'S BOOKS!ENGAGEMENT + NOSTALGIA = JOY(TM)
