Do you sometimes find it difficult to engage your loved one with dementia? To help them stay calm in the midst of an emotional reaction? To find activities you can share with them that encourage peaceful interaction?

This book can help.

Autumn (A Season of Memories) is the fourth in a series of four books highlighting childhood memories from each of the four seasons. Paging through this book is an activity that will capture your loved one's attention, engage their mind, and encourage them to relax.

People with dementia often have difficulty with short-term memory, but many of their long-term memories are intact. As your loved one is reminded of the activities of childhood, they may be inspired to talk about their own childhood or the joy they experienced raising their own children.

The childhood memories included in this book are simple ones that will be familiar to all seniors, such as picking out a pumpkin, trick or treating, making Thanksgiving dinner, and jumping into a pile of fallen leaves. Each "memory" is a short, uplifting story of a few sentences in large-print text illustrated by a full-page, full-color photo.

At Sunny Street Books, we design books specifically for seniors with dementia. Families, caregivers, and memory care staff can share our books with the people they care for. They also provide an excellent activity for seniors with Parkinson's disease or recovering from a stroke. Seniors with eyesight or strength challenges who find it difficult to hold a heavy book or read long paragraphs of text will also enjoy our books.

FEATURES

- Beautiful Content

Autumn (A Season of Memories) is filled with stories of childhood memories illustrated with full-page, full-color photos.

- Minimal Text

Each story is only a few sentences long and is told in simple language.

- The Perfect Gift

If you struggle to find gifts for your loved one, this book is the perfect solution.

- Shareable Activity

Our books are an excellent activity for seniors with dementia. Even if they're no longer able to read, they'll enjoy having this book read to them as they follow the illustrations. It's also a wonderful activity for a young relative to share with a dementia patient.

- Manageable Size

This is a 40-page, 6" x 9" softcover book that's comfortable to hold and easy to tuck into a bag.

- High Quality

The quality of this book's cover and its meticulous interior design are indistinguishable from books created for other readers. Just because a book is simple and uncomplicated doesn't mean it has to be unattractive, unprofessional, or childish.

- Discreet Packaging

At no time is anything mentioned about Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or any other challenges the reader might be facing. This book can be given to your loved one without fear that they might feel embarrassed or offended.

NOTES FOR CAREGIVERS

- Sit beside your loved one in a quiet place that is free of distractions.

- Allow them to hold the book if possible, and also turn the pages, which will enable them to become more engaged in the book.

- Put a pillow in their lap to support the book as you thumb through it together.

- Leave this book in an accessible place to allow your loved one to pick it up on their own when you're not there.

Click on "Sunny Street Books" at the top of this page beneath the title of the book to see links to all the books we publish, including the other three books in this series: Spring, Summer and Winter.