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.These teacups bring to mind mornings and afternoons of quiet relaxation, and may encourage memories of time spent with family and friends.

This small, lightweight "coffee table" book is filled with beautiful photos of china and porcelain teacups from various manufacturers, including Royal Albert, Noritake, Herend, Wedgwood, Royal Crown Derby, and Haviland, as well as luxury brands such as Hermes and Versace. Click on the "Look Inside the Book" feature to your left to see a sample of the lovely photos included in this book.

At Sunny Street Books, we design books specifically for seniors with dementia. They're high-quality, adult in nature, with nothing to distract your loved one from their enjoyment of the images themselves.

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. The only text in this book is the name of the maker of each teacup, along with the pattern name and the series, if applicable.

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

- Beautiful Content

This book is filled with carefully-curated, full-color, high-resolution photos of beautiful antique and contemporary teacups. Each photo is meticulously enhanced for optimum color and contrast.

- Minimal Text

The only text included in the pages of this book is the manufacturer of each teacup, along with the pattern name and the series, if applicable.

- 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.

- 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 "Sunny Street Books" beneath the book title at the top of this page to see links to other books we publish, including the following:

The Picture Book of Birds
The Picture Book of Natural Wonders
The Picture Book of Flowers
The Picture Book of Gardens