Family Life in Pictures (Pictures to Share)

Family Life in Pictures (Pictures to Share)

by Helen Bate (Author)

Synopsis

When someone has dementia, traditional books can become incomprehensible and meaningless. This title from the popular range of Pictures to Share books is designed to be accessible and entertaining for anyone with mid to later stage dementia who has an interest in family life. The range of beautiful and powerful pictures and short texts combine to give a real feel of what it means to be part of a family, whether big or small. From getting married and having children, to growing up with siblings and grandparents; from sharing a meal to attending church on Sundays; from celebrating Christmas to bedtime stories and children's TV. The texts include familiar songs and quotations that encourage conversation and engagement.All the images are powerful and easy to understand, and prompt lots of memories and discussion between those with Alzheimer's or other dementia and their family, friends and carers. Even when people with dementia can no longer hold a conversation they will enjoy looking through the book and studying the pages. Arranged in a clear and easy to understand format, the book is recommended for those with dementia by the Reading Well, Books on Prescription scheme in England.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 48
Publisher: Pictures to Share Community Interest Company
Published: 01 Jul 2010

ISBN 10: 0956381812
ISBN 13: 9780956381811
Book Overview: This is one of Pictures to Share highly acclaimed and respected series of titles for people with dementia. Independently recommended by professionals and family carers it is included on the Reading Agency, Reading Well Books on Prescription scheme for dementia in England.

Media Reviews
Showing the books to my Dad when I visit him has made it so much easier for me and Dad. They help to communicate with him and calm him down if he is feeling frustrated. It is great to see him smile when he looks at the pictures. Thank you very much for these books, it is amazing how such a small thing like a book can make a lot of difference.
Author Bio
Helen Bate B.A.Dip.Arch.B.A.(Hons)M.A. is a visual communication specialist being both a qualified Architect and children's book Illustrator. She has been researching and producing books for people with dementia since 2005 and has written a ground breaking and acclaimed guide to Dementia and the problems of visual perception of imagery (Too Late to Learn to Drive. Dementia, Visual Perception and the Meaning of Pictures. Pictures to Share C.I.C. 2014)