Read a bit! Talk a bit!
Is a new series of reading activity books intended for people with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
The books start with a short article or story for the participants to read,
2-300 words, followed by 15-20 questions for the facilitator
to ask. These questions are formulated to engage the participants in conversation and to encourage personal and meaningful reminiscences
to flow.
All the reading pages are in large type, 50 pt, and the text is only on one page per spread in order to help the individual
to concentrate on the text and to minimise the constraints of visual impairment. The size of the books are A4 .
Memories recalled
from earlier in life are often very therapeutic for people with dementia. They provide opportunities for positive and meaningful engagement
with the past. Remembering increases self esteem and a feeling of positive worth as the participants recall personal experiences.
These ten books successfully achieve this thanks to the range of familiar topics and questions to prompt and encourage discussions.
Mary Morris is a Diversional Therapist and Gunilla Denton Cook is the author of the acclaimed book Lost Words. Drawing on their
knowledge and experience they have collaborated on this series of activity books. Mary and Gunilla are now working on extending the
series further with an additional ten books.
Published by:
Denton Cook Pty Ltd
15 Elabana Cr.
Castle Hill NSW 2154
ABN 5403936874
Phone +61 2 9651 3558
Fax +61
2 9651 3007
Email dentoncook@bigpond.com
Titles available:
Cake ISBN 978-0-9581453-1-2
Film at the movies ISBN 978-0-9581453-2-9
Money ISBN 978-0-9581453-3-6
Perfume ISBN 978-0-9581453-4-3
Sandwich ISBN 978-0-9806905-0-7
Safety pin ISBN 978-0-9806905-1-4
Scissors ISBN 978-0-9806905-2-1
Soup ISBN 978-0-9806905-3-8
Teddy bear ISBN 978-0-9806905-4-5
Telephone ISBN 978-0-9806905-5-2
Price $15 per title.
To order: email or fax Denton Cook Pty Ltd.
Credit cards accepted.
Phone
+61 2 9651 3558
Fax +61 2 9651 3007
Email dentoncook@bigpond.com