A guide to more successful communication for the millions of Americans caring for someone with dementia: “Offers a fresh approach and hope.”—NPRRevolutionizing the way we perceive and live with Alzheimer’s, Joanne Koenig Coste offers a practical approach to the emotional well-being of both patients and caregivers that emphasizes relating to patients in their own reality. Her accessible and comprehensive method, which she calls habilitation, works to enhance communication between carepartners and patients and has proven successful with thousands of people living with dementia.Learning to Speak Alzheimer’s also offers hundreds of practical tips, including how to-Cope with the diagnosis and adjust to the disease’s progression-Help the patient talk about the illness-Face the issue of driving-Make meals and bath times as pleasant as possible-Adjust room design for the patient’s comfort-Deal with wandering, paranoia, and aggression“A true godsend to anyone caring for those afflicted with dementia.”—Rudolph E. Tanzi, coauthor of Decoding Darkness: The Search for the Genetic Causes of Alzheimer’s Disease

List it! Activity book for dementia patients is an anti memory loss activity book for the elderly and is developed specifically for those suffering from Dementia and Alzheimers, or other elderly citizens who may be showing signs of memory loss.\nUnlike other elderly activity books, these pages are tailored for those at all stages of dementia. With no complex activities, and the use of simple memory recall activities that encourage the appropriate mental patterns required for memory stability.Each page is timed and counted, which allows carers to clearly see process from the start of the book to the end of the book. Although pages are not ranked in order of complexity, the repetition of pages throughout the book will allow clear patterns of improvement to be observed by family, friends and carers.The dementia activity book was developed from insights given by neurologists, psychologists, caregivers and dementia and alzheimers patients, to only contain what is proven to work.It is recommended that a schedule is developed with these activities, to provide further structure to the task. This may be one page a day, one each morning and night, or a number each day for consecutive days.Book Features:• 50 individual tasks• Simple recall questions for reduced stress• Memory loss and recall functionality

After 35 years, still the indispensable guide for countless families and professionals caring for someone with dementia.Through five editions, The 36-Hour Day has been an essential resource for families who love and care for people with Alzheimer disease. Whether a person has Alzheimer disease or another form of dementia, he or she will face a host of problems. The 36-Hour Day will help family members and caregivers address these challenges and simultaneously cope with their own emotions and needs.Featuring useful takeaway messages and informed by recent research into the causes of and the search for therapies to prevent or cure dementia, this edition includes new information on• devices to make life simpler and safer for people who have dementia• strategies for delaying behavioral and neuropsychiatric symptoms• changes in Medicare and other health care insurance laws• palliative care, hospice care, durable power of attorney, and guardianship• dementia due to traumatic brain injury• choosing a residential care facility• support groups for caregivers, friends, and family membersThe central idea underlying the book―that much can be done to improve the lives of people with dementia and of those caring for them―remains the same. The 36-Hour Day is the definitive dementia care guide.

A groundbreaking and practical method for managing dementia that will allow both sufferer and carer to maintain the highest possible quality of life, throughout every stage of Alzheimer's Dementia is a little-understood and currently incurable illness, but this guide shows how much can be done to maximize the quality of life for people with the condition. A person with dementia will experience random and increasingly frequent memory blanks relating to recent events; feelings, however, remain intact, as do memories of past events, and both can be used in a special way to substitute for more recent information that has been lost. The SPECAL method (Specialized Early Care for Alzheimer’s) outlined in this book works by creating links between past memories and the routine activities of daily life in the present. Drawing on real-life examples and user-friendly, tried-and-tested methods, this lifesaver provides essential information and guidance for carers, relatives, and professionals.

The most trusted guide for caring for persons with Alzheimer's disease, memory loss, and dementia disorders-now revised and updated with practical and legal advice and compassionate guidance for families and caregivers.When someone in your family suffers from Alzheimer's disease or other related memory loss diseases, both you and your loved one face immense challenges. For over thirty years, this book has been the trusted bible for families affected by dementia disorders. Now completely revised and updated, this guide features the latest information on the causes of dementia, managing the early stages of dementia, the prevention of dementia, and finding appropriate living arrangements for the person who has dementia when home care is no longer an option. You'll learn:The basic facts about dementia How to deal with problems arising in daily care-meals, exercise, personal hygiene, and safety How to cope with an impaired person's false ideas, suspicion, anger, and other mood problems How to get outside help from support groups, friends, and agencies Financial and legal issues you must address. Comprehensive and compassionate, The 36-Hour Day is the only guide you need to help your family through this difficult time.

This book is aimed at patients with early stage dementia who like reading but find it hard to follow 'normal' books. With large print, short easy to follow paragraphs and plenty of illustrations, the book looks at everyday life in the 1950s in the USA and Britain. \nIt is intended to help stimulate long-term memories of those who lived through the 1950s, with sections on music, films, fashion, sport, holidays and much more.When read together with a relative or carer, it can also help promote conversation and reminiscence. \nThe book does not mention dementia or memory loss, or anything that could cause distress or embarrassment to patients, and it is written in a simple but not childish style.\nIt can equally be enjoyed by those without memory loss, for example, grandparents reading together with grandchildren to help them learn about the 'old days'.\n'... a few residents have read the book and had a look through it. There have been some great responses particularly when I sat with one of our residents and we looked through it together, it triggered many memories and conversation.' - Emma Bennett, Activities Co-Ordinator, Grove Care Home, Bristol.

OVER 10,000 COPIES SOLD! Maude's Award Winner for Innovation in Alzheimer's Care.Activities to Do with Your Parent Who Has Alzheimer's Dementia provides a selection of user-friendly activities that will help maintain your parent's self-care skills, mobility, and socialization. These tasks encourage success and feelings of self worth, and offer imaginative ways to interact with your parent. The Activity Assessment Form objectively allows you to look at each of these tasks. It can help to determine the setup and environment that works best with your parent. This written format is a tool which also encourages consistency between caregivers. In this book you will find:-Over fifty activity ideas with implementation suggestions-Activity Assessment Forms-Alzheimer's dementia support sources-Caregiver burnout prevention ideas-Definitions of frequently used medical terms-Room by room safety suggestions-Home and personal safety assessment

Dispelling the myths and stereotypes of living with dementia, Sunday Times bestselling author of Somebody I Used to Know Wendy Mitchell offers a warm, wise and thoroughly practical guide to life after a life-changing diagnosis - from someone who knows. .\\nTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER\\n'Essential reading' SUNDAY TIMES MAGAZINE\\n'\nA book of hope' OBSERVER\\n'A marvellous tour of insights' THE TIMES\\n'A must-read . . . I couldn't recommend it higher' MICHAEL BALL\\n'Wendy Mitchell is a life-saver' FRANCES WILSON, AUTHOR OF BURNING MAN\\nWhat can a diseased brain tell us about being human, living our own lives better and helping those with dementia get the best from theirs?\\nWhen Wendy Mitchell was diagnosed with young-onset dementia at the age of fifty-eight, her brain was overwhelmed with images of the last stages of the disease - those familiar tropes, shortcuts and clichés that we are fed by the media, or even our own health professionals.\\nBut her diagnosis far from represented the end of her life. Instead, it was the start of a very different one.\\nWise, practical and life affirming, What I Wish People Knew About Dementia combines anecdotes, research and Wendy Mitchell's own brilliant wit and wisdom to tell readers exactly what she wishes they knew about dementia.

At the age of sixty-nine Nigel Murray, a retired university lecturer and former Army officer, was diagnosed with dementia. Doctors suspected he was suffering with a rare and degenerative neurological disorder known as Multiple System Atrophy (MSA). However, Nigel also had many of the symptoms of both Parkinson’s disease and Lewy Body dementia and an official diagnosis was never made. For four years Nigel's wife, Eileen, kept a diary. This was her "safety valve" - an outlet for the daily stresses of caring for him at home, as his mental and physical health slowly deteriorated. In it she gives a frank and detailed account of his challenging and erratic behaviour, his bizarre hallucinations, the relentless struggle with his incontinence and the endless disturbed nights. Even in her darkest moments, Eileen's dry Scottish humour shines through - you will laugh one moment and be moved the next. You can’t help but smile at Nigel's trousers with the “appetite mechanism” and his special “anti-dandruff comb”. As the dementia advances, Nigel retreats into a busy world of army and lecturing duties, harking back to his earlier days. Eventually, the burden of running her own “one-woman nursing home” becomes too much for Eileen and her quest to find respite care begins. This presents challenges of its own. This true and touching account offers a unique insight into the day-to-day experience of caring for someone with dementia or a related illness.

The latest groundbreaking tome from Tim Ferriss, the #1 New York Times best-selling author of The 4-Hour Workweek.From the author:“For the last two years, I’ve interviewed more than 200 world-class performers for my podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show. The guests range from super celebs (Jamie Foxx, Arnold Schwarzenegger, etc.) and athletes (icons of powerlifting, gymnastics, surfing, etc.) to legendary Special Operations commanders and black-market biochemists. For most of my guests, it’s the first time they’ve agreed to a two-to-three-hour interview. This unusual depth has helped make The Tim Ferriss Show the first business/interview podcast to pass 100 million downloads.“This book contains the distilled tools, tactics, and ‘inside baseball’ you won’t find anywhere else. It also includes new tips from past guests, and life lessons from new ‘guests’ you haven’t met.“What makes the show different is a relentless focus on actionable details. This is reflected in the questions. For example: What do these people do in the first sixty minutes of each morning? What do their workout routines look like, and why? What books have they gifted most to other people? What are the biggest wastes of time for novices in their field? What supplements do they take on a daily basis?“I don’t view myself as an interviewer. I view myself as an experimenter. If I can’t test something and replicate results in the messy reality of everyday life, I’m not interested.“Everything within these pages has been vetted, explored, and applied to my own life in some fashion. I’ve used dozens of the tactics and philosophies in high-stakes negotiations, high-risk environments, or large business dealings. The lessons have made me millions of dollars and saved me years of wasted effort and frustration.“I created this book, my ultimate notebook of high-leverage tools, for myself. It’s changed my life, and I hope the same for you.”

What would you do if your mother was having memory problems?Five million Americans have Alzheimer's disease, with a new diagnosis being made every seventy-two seconds, with millions more at risk. Although experts agree that early diagnosis and treatment are essential, families don't know where to turn for authoritative, state-of-the-art advice and answers to all of their questions.Now, combining the insights of a world-class physician and an award-winning social worker, this ground-breaking book tells you everything you need to know, including:The best tests to determine if this is―or is not―Alzheimer's diseaseThe most (and least) effective medical treatmentsCoping with the effectsGaining access to the latest clinical trialsUnderstanding the future of Alzheimer'sClear, compassionate, and empowering, The Alzheimer's Action Plan is a must-read.

Recent medical advances have made it possible to diagnose Alzheimer's when symptoms are mild and new drugs are under investigation to help slow progression of the disease. Today, when a person is diagnosed, they may have many years ahead with only mild symptoms. The result is that a growing number of people with early-stage Alzheimer's are seeking information about how to take charge of their lives, manage symptoms, and cope effectively with the disease.Living Your Best with Early-Stage Alzheimer's: An Essential Guide fills an enormous void by providing a thorough, practical guide on coping with the diagnosis, managing symptoms, finding meaningful activity, planning for the future, maintaining important relationships, participating in research, and much more. This book is a working guide to help the person with Alzheimer's feel empowered to move forward in life in light of this challenging diagnosis.

“A powerful portrait of Alzheimer’s…marked by strong emotions and often bleak honesty.”—The Washington Post“The vulnerability, courage, and honesty in Before I Forget are heart-opening. Fear can be paralyzing…yet B. and Dan beautifully demonstrate that there is a different way to approach this stealthy invader. Alzheimer’s needs to come out of the shadows, and this book is an important step.”—Maria ShriverRestaurateur, magazine publisher, celebrity chef, and nationally known lifestyle maven, B. Smith is struggling at 66 with a tag she never expected to add to that string: Alzheimer's patient. She’s not alone. Every 67 seconds someone newly develops it, and millions of lives are affected by its aftershocks.B. and her husband, Dan, working with Vanity Fair contributing editor Michael Shnayerson, unstintingly share their unfolding story. Crafted in short chapters that interweave their narrative with practical and helpful advice, readers learn about dealing with Alzheimer's day-to-day challenges: the family realities and tensions, ways of coping, coming research that may tip the scale, as well as lessons learned along the way.At its heart, Before I Forget is a love story: illuminating a love of family, life, and hope.

Six million people in the UK, often unnoticed by the rest of us, provide unpaid care for disabled or elderly relatives, friends or neighbours. Their job is long, lonely and hard, yet there is limited support and no formal training. As a result, carers suffer frequent damage to physical and mental health.\nOddly, though carers by definition are anything but selfish pigs, they are liable to feelings of guilt, probably brought on by fatigue and isolation. So Hugh Marriott has written this book for them - and also for the rest of us who don't know what being a carer is all about. His aim is bring into the open everything he wishes he'd been told when he first became a carer. And he does. The book airs such topics as sex, thoughts of murder, and dealing with the responses of friends and officials who fail to understand.\nThis is a must-read for anyone involved with caring.

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 adorable picture book with your loved one is an activity that will capture their attention, engage their mind, and encourage them to relax. Seeing these charming photos of dogs in costumes may also inspire them to talk about their 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 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 * Beautiful Content This book is filled with carefully-curated, full-color, high-resolution photos of cute dogs in amusing costumes. * 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. * 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. * Start by asking questions that are easy to answer. "Which dog do you think is cuter? The one in the pirate costume or the one dressed as a bunny?" Then move to more open-ended questions. * Leave this book in an accessible place to allow your loved one to pick it up on their own when you're not there. Look for other titles in our Picture Book series: The Picture Book of Birds The Picture Book of Natural Wonders The Picture Book of Gardens The Picture Book of Butterflies The Picture Book of Movie Stars The Picture Book of Cats The Picture Book of Dogs The Picture Book of Bible Verses The Picture Book of Flowers The Picture Book of Beaches The Picture Book of Horses The Picture Book of Baby Animals The Picture Book of Kids and Animals The Picture Book of American Patriotism The Picture Book of Churches The Picture Book of Kittens

The beloved best seller has been revised and expanded for the fifth edition. Jolene Brackey has a vision: that we will soon look beyond the challenges of Alzheimer's disease to focus more of our energies on creating moments of joy. When people have short-term memory loss, their lives are made up of moments. We are not able to create perfectly wonderful days for people with dementia or Alzheimer's, but we can create perfectly wonderful moments, moments that put a smile on their faces and a twinkle in their eyes. Five minutes later, they will not remember what we did or said, but the feeling that we left them with will linger. The new edition of Creating Moments of Joy is filled with more practical advice sprinkled with hope, encouragement, new stories, and generous helpings of humor. In this volume, Brackey reveals that our greatest teacher is having cared for and loved someone with Alzheimer's and that often what we have most to learn about is ourselves.

A moving, heart-warming story about the relationship between a little girl and her grandfather who has dementia.\\nThe Dementia Garden is a story about Lily and her grandfather who has Dementia. Whilst Grandpa may no longer recognise his granddaughter or be able to look after himself, luckily, he showed Lily where all of his favourite people, memories and words now are. A moving and heart-warming story about how our most special memories are never truly lost.\\nA note from the author; ‘This book encourages children to explore and understand more about dementia through a fictional story. It is a book about love, memories and loss, one that will touch your heart and may leave you in tears. I always advise parents/ guardians/ caregivers read it alone first to best be able to answer and address any questions children may have from the story.'

When Waves Rise is a must read for care providers taking care of a loved one at home, direct services providers who want to be more effective with patients, and professionals who wish to support the care providers they serve.Sarah handles a difficult topic with care as she condenses 11 years of experience serving those living with dementia. Her experience has helped care providers, both personal and professional, better understand the "why" behind difficult moments.The ever-present changes that dementia creates lead to challenges that are not easily understood. When Waves Rise helps to explain these changes and challenges with practical examples that provide technical explanations and takeaways. Care providers can use the tools in this book for day-to-day support and ongoing as the disease progresses.Readers have stated that When Waves Rise "offers insight on how to react to changes in behavior" and "does excellent job of explaining the progression of dementia and how it is viewed from the dementia sufferer and the caregiver." Further stating "excellent, practical and useful book filled with picture language to make a complicated subject understandable."

To provide high quality dementia care, professionals need to be both knowledgeable about dementia and skilled in the provision of care. This book is an introductory reference guide that will help students, professionals and practitioners develop their skills and expertise to better respond to the needs of people with dementia. It sets out information and advice on essential topics, research and evidence-based practice within dementia care in a clear, sensible way. \nBased on the standard course structure for higher and further dementia education, this wide-ranging textbook covers topics including dementia diagnosis, person-centred care and law, ethics and safeguarding. The new go-to book for the dementia curriculum, it is an invaluable tool for anyone wishing to improve the required core skills and values needed to care for those affected by dementia.

Still Alice is a compelling debut novel about a 50-year-old woman's sudden descent into early onset Alzheimer's disease, written by first-time author Lisa Genova, who holds a Ph. D in neuroscience from Harvard University.Alice Howland, happily married with three grown children and a house on the Cape, is a celebrated Harvard professor at the height of her career when she notices a forgetfulness creeping into her life. As confusion starts to cloud her thinking and her memory begins to fail her, she receives a devastating diagnosis: early onset Alzheimer's disease. Fiercely independent, Alice struggles to maintain her lifestyle and live in the moment, even as her sense of self is being stripped away. In turns heartbreaking, inspiring and terrifying, Still Alice captures in remarkable detail what's it's like to literally lose your mind...Reminiscent of A Beautiful Mind, Ordinary People and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, Still Alice packs a powerful emotional punch and marks the arrival of a strong new voice in fiction.

This is one of a series of picture books for seniors withno text, specifically formatted for those who enjoy looking through a book yet struggle with reading. If your loved one is offended by being given children's book and finds heavy, hard-cover books difficult to hold, this is the answer. With the goal of providing visually appealing books that boost self-esteem and pride in book ownership, there are no words on the cover or inside that mention this is geared for seniors, adults with reading troubles, Alzheimer's patients or other. With the needs of the senior in mind, this picture book of birds is a square 8.5 x 8.5 soft cover book (perfect for holding) with vivid, full-color photographs, located only on the right side (to provide visual stimulation without causing one to feel overwhelmed). Each gorgeous high quality (300 DPI) photo was carefully selected to be evoke beauty, calm, joy and a sense of wonder. Photos of delightful birds in their natural habitats from around the world provide a unique scene on the turn of every page. Unlike bird guidebooks and others that fill the page with descriptions that can snag up a senior who has trouble with reading, this book focuses only on the photos themselves. With 45 large photos (93 total page count) in bright, vivid full-color, a senior will find joy in 'reading' this book over and over. Please note: The only script is that which must be legally included: Title page (that does not mention this is for seniors), copyright and ISBN. The final page lists photo/artist credits. This is a Level 1 book. If you are looking for picture books for seniors that do include some captions, please look to Emma Rose Sparrow's Level 2 books. For short story books with 1 to 3 photos per chapter, look to her Level 3 books.

There are 40 different pages of different types of flower to help seniors with alzheimer's disease or dementia. Perhaps trigger a memory of a walk or bring about happy memories receiving flowers from a special person. In order to not cause stress to the reader, this book does not mention or contain anything to do with alzheimer's disease or dementia.\nFeaturing:\n. A colorful, glossy cover\n. 40 pictures of flowers\n. 8X10 size

Emmy-award winning broadcast journalist and leading Alzheimer’s advocate Meryl Comer’s Slow Dancing With a Stranger is a profoundly personal, unflinching account of her husband’s battle with Alzheimer’s disease that serves as a much-needed wake-up call to better understand and address a progressive and deadly affliction.When Meryl Comer’s husband Harvey Gralnick was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease in 1996, she watched as the man who headed hematology and oncology research at the National Institutes of Health started to misplace important documents and forget clinical details that had once been cataloged encyclopedically in his mind. With harrowing honesty, she brings readers face to face with this devastating condition and its effects on its victims and those who care for them. Detailing the daily realities and overwhelming responsibilities of caregiving, Comer sheds intensive light on this national health crisis, using her personal experiences—the mistakes and the breakthroughs—to put a face to a misunderstood disease, while revealing the facts everyone needs to know.Pragmatic and relentless, Meryl has dedicated herself to fighting Alzheimer’s and raising public awareness. “Nothing I do is really about me; it’s all about making sure no one ends up like me,” she writes. Deeply personal and illuminating, Slow Dancing With a Stranger offers insight and guidance for navigating Alzheimer’s challenges. It is also an urgent call to action for intensive research and a warning that we must prepare for the future, instead of being controlled by a disease and a healthcare system unable to fight it.

This book is especially written for people with Dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s or rehabilitating after a Stroke\nThe book has 40 colorful photos of landscapes, one on each page. For example, a waterfall, beach, night sky, forest, mountain or river. Each photo has been carefully selected to invoke tranquillity and feelings of calm and relaxation.\nIt has short positive affirmations with each photo to reassure the reader that all is well with them and the world around them. For example: All is well, I am loved, Life is beautiful.\nThe book does not mention dementia, memory loss or anything that could cause distress or embarrassment to patients.\n\n6" x 9" easy to hold and the right size to slip into a bag or purse\nSoft glossy cover\nFull color photos throughout\nPositive uplifting quote on each page.\n

Let’s Talk Dementia!Carol Howell, a Certified Dementia Specialist and caregiver to her mother, helps to educate the reader on the various forms of dementia. She also provides hands-on tips that make life easier for the caregiver and better for the loved one with dementia. The book is scattered with “smiles” that brighten the day. The author reminds the readers of her motto—”Knowledge brings POWER. Power brings HOPE, and HOPE brings SMILES.”You’ve just got to laugh! “Let’s Talk Dementia is an informative and reassuring guide that will help you through what, for many people, can seem like an overwhelming challenge. By making medical information easy to understand and providing practical tips for dealing with countless day-to-day situations, this handy book gives you everything you need.” - Dr. Neal Barnard, MD, Best Selling Author and frequent guest on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, CBS Morning Show, and many others“This is a well written book for the families affected by Alzheimer’s disease. It is easy to understand and provides excellent education and guidance to the caregivers in their struggle to manage their relatives. This should be a must read for anyone involved in Alzheimer’s care.” - M. Reza Bolouri, MD“Spot on advice from someone who knows dementia. If someone you love has dementia, you need this book.” - Dr. Steve OehmePublished in connection with Hartline Literary Agency, serving the Christian book community. Visit us at www.hartlineliterary.com.

Solving puzzles are a fun way to stimulate your brain. The Big Brain Puzzle Book does just that, with over 150 Alzheimer's Association- approved puzzles from renowned brain teaser Terry Stickels. Stickels writes STICKELERS, a puzzle column, appearing in over 200 local and national newspapers daily. Here is a sampling of the types of mind bending, brain exercising puzzles inside: Frame GamesFind an every day phrase hidden inside words or drawings of rebus puzzles. Spatial VisualAnswer questions while looking at 3-dimensional objects on a 2 dimensional page. SqueezersFill in the blanks with letters in the middle of two words creating two 2-syllable words. Word SearchFind words within blocks of letters going horizontally, diagonally or vertically. TriviaAnswer questions to seemingly obvious questions and learn something new in the process. TrickledownsIn five steps, changing one letter at a time, come up with a whole new word. Readers will enjoy this great variety of puzzles from renowned puzzle creator Terry Stickels, while benefiting a great cause.

"An excellent book…an emotional and ruminative anchor...She leaves her readers with hope.”-- San Francisco ChronicleOne journalist's riveting and surprisingly hopeful in-the-trenches view of Alzheimer'sNearly five million people in the United States are living with Alzheimer's. Like many children of Alzheimer's sufferers, Lauren Kessler, an accomplished journalist, was devastated by the disease that seemed to erase her mother's identity even before claiming her life. But suppose people with Alzheimer's are not slates wiped blank. Suppose they experience friendship and loss, romance and jealousy, joy and sorrow? To better understand this debilitating condition, Kessler enlists as a bottom-of-the-rung caregiver at an Alzheimer's facility and learns lessons that challenge what we think we know about the disease. A compelling, clear-eyed, and emotionally resonant narrative, Finding Life in the Land of Alzheimer's offers a new optimistic look at what the disease can teach us and a much-needed tonic for those faced with providing care for someone they love.Previously published as Dancing With Rose.

Packed with more than 100 brain-boosting picture puzzles, this Spot the Difference book for adults is designed to keep your mind sharp and thoroughly entertained. Keep your brain fit by searching for the hidden differences between each set of pictures. Help improve memory and focus by completing a new challenge in this "Find the Difference" puzzle book every day! Keep your brain fit with more than 100 challenges for hours of fun and entertainment! Each Spot the Difference puzzle is designed to keep your vision sharp and help improve memory and focus Perfect for at-home or on-the-go Find the Difference games, this lightweight, spiral-bound book is a go-to for travel puzzle books for adults Test yourself and give your brain some exercise by searching for a different object from one picture to the next Great adult gift for birthdays, holidays, and more! Collect more puzzle books for adults and kids from Cottage Door Press!

Large Print Coloring Book for AdultsThis Large Print Coloring Book: Easy Patterns for Adults contains simple yet beautiful designs to color. Ideal for seniors, beginners, or anyone who is looking for less intricate relaxing pages to color. Contains a variety of designs including flowers, butterflies, mandalas, gardens, animals, houses, and nature scenes. \nThis large print coloring book features: \nLarge 8 1/2 by 11 inch paper \nIllustrations printed on single side of page for easy removal and no bleed through \nPrinted on pure white, 60 pound stock\nContains 52 unique illustrations\n

This calming coloring book offers self-empowerment, hope, and dignity to people with dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, or those rehabilitating after a stroke. Share the relaxing pleasures with a loved one of coloring favorite inspirational Scripture verses from the Book of Psalms alongside easy designs of nature and patterns. Rekindle the creativity and love of books for elderly readers with dementia. Coloring these beautiful, large designs can spark conversation or reminiscence, reinforcing a sense of self and identity.Connect to a Loved One Set a positive mood for interaction with coloring pages designed to provide relaxation and inspiration Quiet and calm activity, especially for afternoon and evening hours Reassuring Therapeutic images and activity reduce anxiety No mention of dementia, memory loss, or anything that could cause stress or embarrassment Beautiful Artwork30 unique, easy to color, illustrations of nature, mandalas, and patternsLarge Print Text Each verse is written in very large print One verse and design per page to prevent bleed through of colors Memory StimulationImages are a powerful opportunity for association and reminiscenceComfortable to hold Lightweight soft cover 8.5 x 11 inches 30 Designs on 61 pages Perfect With Your Choice Of Coloring Tools (Crayons, Colored Pencils, Pens, Markers) Helpful Tips for Caregivers Sit beside your loved-one in a quiet area with no distractions Avoid shadows or reflections on the pages Some may find it easier to rip out the pages and color on the hard surface of the table. Be sure there is enough contrast between the paper and the table for the edges of the paper to be clear Allow your loved one to turn the pages when possible. This allows them to control the pace for engagement and reminiscence. Use activities for elderly people with dementia in a group or care setting to bring individuals together and as an entertaining activity that helps combat boredom or depression. More Dementia Activities for Seniors that make wonderful gifts Picture Book of Psalms- Best Seller! Fun and Relaxing Activities for Adults- Best Seller! Picture Book of Hymns Picture Book of Gospels Picture Book of Proverbs Picture Book of Puppies Picture Book of Birds Picture Book of Sunsets Picture Book of Oceans Picture Book of Flowers Picture Book of Landscapes Picture Book of Lakes

Are you a word detective looking for a new challenge? Then put your observation and word-finding skills to the ultimate test. Keep yourself entertained for hours with these themed word searches From Angelina Jolie to Papal Names, from fashion to beekeeping, these 500 creative puzzles cover every topic! This lay-flat spiral-bound collection features two word searches a page. Answer key included. \n\n500 PUZZLES & SOLUTIONS: Hours of fun and entertainment to enjoy! 12 words per puzzle \nINCREASE YOUR KNOWLEDGE: Learn new facts on popular people and places while completing your word search puzzles. Can you name 12 Manhattan neighborhoods or different kinds of horse breeds? Learn some of the volcanoes in Oregon or mountains of New Hampshire! Search for tasty foods or Kentucky Derby Winners. Hours of fun and entertainment to keep your mind challenged! \nLAY FLAT: Spiral-bound lays flat for ease of use at home or on the go. Whether you're drinking your morning coffee, riding on the train, or relaxing on vacation this crossword puzzle book can go with you \nMAKES A GREAT GIFT: For the novice to expert, this word search book makes a great gift!

An all-new collection of over 300 puzzles from puzzle master Charles Timmerman!The latest collection of word searches is packed with more than 300 new puzzles that feature fun and engaging themes, including literature, popular culture, nature, history, and geography. This giant collection is the perfect companion for word search enthusiasts who can’t get enough of puzzles!

America's foremost crossword puzzle reference revised and expanded with thousands of new words, up-to-date factual references, including famous people and the latest geographical changes, bearing the trustworthy New York Times name.This third edition incorporates some 5,000 new entries. The New York Times crossword puzzle is the standard by which all other puzzles are judged, and this dictionary is sure to please the devoted puzzler.

This is one of a series of books for dementia patients (or those with Alzheimer's), camouflaged as a "real" book. A Sandy Shoreline is the perfect book for dementia patients who now struggle with long paragraphs and may have trouble following a story. It's so difficult when a book lover has to be given a children's book or one labeled as a book for dementia suffers; it takes away pride and self-confidence. This book - and others in this L3 series- are the answer, as they are specially formatted for dementia patients to follow along while appearing to be a 'real' book. Neither the title nor any text on or in the book states that the book is for dementia or any type of memory/cognitive problems. If your loved one is overwhelmed by 'normal' books but spry enough to feel offended with books labeled as dementia books or by being a children's book, this is the solution. This book is formatted with: A lovely "easy read" story without condescending childlike words. Perfect, slightly larger text (16x font). Short chapters. Short paragraphs. One extra space between each sentence to encourage the mind to take pause. One or two vivid color photos per each short chapter to give a visual clue to the subject matter without distracting the read. In addition, all books in this series have adult main characters that the reader will relate to. The Sandy Shoreline is the story of a woman discovers nature's treasures and wonderful sights along the beach. Each chapter brings another small treat. Readers will be able to feel as if they journeyed to the shoreline themselves, all wrapped up with a pleasant ending. It is an enjoyable and uplifting story with wording for adults (not childlike). Not only will you be giving a book that your loved one will be proud to have in his/her collection, you are also giving the gift of self-pride.

The Monkey's Paw and Other Tales of Mystery and the Macabre, Compiled by Gary Hoppenstand, brings together a unique collection of W.W. Jacobs's horror stories never before collected. There are eighteen stories altogether in this collection of the macabre and supernatural. Jacobs's own boyhood memories of South Devon Wharf lend an authenticity to the many stories with nautical backgrounds or that feature seamen as protagonists.