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.
Thumbing through this beautiful picture book with your loved one is an activity that will capture their attention, engage their mind, and encourage them to relax. It's filled with carefully-curated, full-color, high-resolution photos of a variety of adorable kittens. Whether your loved one is a cat lover or simply enjoys looking at photos of engaging animals, they'll love turning the pages of this book to see which kitten is next. They may also feel inspired to talk about current pets or reminiscence about pets they once had.
You'll find a lot of other picture books out there, mostly for kids. But it's demeaning for seniors to give them books meant for children. Adult photography books are usually large and heavy, and they often include long, frustrating paragraphs of text.
At Sunny Street Books, we design books specifically for seniors and people with dementia. They're lightweight yet high-quality, adult in nature, with nothing to distract your loved one from their enjoyment of the photos themselves.
Families, caregivers, and assisted living staff can share this book with the people they care for. It is also 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 this book.
FEATURES
- 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.
- Beautiful Content
This book is filled with carefully-curated, full-color, high-resolution photos of a variety of adorable kittens.
- No Text
The only text included in the book is on the title and copyright page.
- Manageable Size
This is a 40-page, 6" x 9" softcover that's comfortable to hold and easy to tuck into a bag.
- High Quality
The quality of this book's cover and its 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.
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 "Sunny Street Books" beneath the title of this book at the top of the page to see our entire catalog. With over 100 books in 12 categories, we have a book for every interest! Here's a small sample:
ANIMALS:
The Picture Book of Birds
The Picture Book of Dogs
The Picture Book of Wildlife
CHRISTIAN/INSPIRATIONAL:
The Picture Book of Hymn
The Picture Book of Psalms
The Picture Book of Angels
NATURE:
The Picture Book of Natural Wonders
The Picture Book of Gardens
The Picture Book of Forest Paths
NOSTALGIA:
The Picture Book of Movie Stars
The Picture Book of 1950s Television
The Picture Book of Classic Cars