Frugal Ways in Bygone Days: Lively, dementia-friendly, vision-friendly reading to prompt reminiscence

The first book in the Large Print ‘Read and Reminisce’ series. Do you find it hard to connect with a loved one with concentration problems? Is maintaining conversation tricky? Can you tell they long for more engagement and stimulation? The solution: sharing a book of reflections on times past, created by an experienced adult education author, with input from a wonderful Assisted Living and Dementia Lifestyle Coordinator. Your loved one likely will remember these – or similar – ‘frugal ways’. Be prepared for cries of, “Oh, no, the way WE did it was this…!” as well as “We did that too!” or, “I still do that!” Frugal Ways in Bygone Days is a thoughtful gift or therapy tool for older adults with mild cognitive impairment, or regaining reading skills after stroke, as well as hospital patients and residents in aged care. In Frugal Ways in Bygone Days , you’ll discover: Three short paragraphs of chatty “Back in the day…” on each left-hand page, in big bold lettering (22 point font). An evocative photograph to match each memory, to trigger more recollections and reminiscence. General memories that reflect more of a British/Australian/NZ experience, but with extra reference to words like ‘diapers’ or ‘yarn’ to make things clear for other readers. A positive focus on frugality as a way of life, as well as a necessity. All presented in a colourful, slim, light, 8 x 10 paperback, easy to hold even for frailer adults. No reference to dementia (or other illness) anywhere inside the book, or on the cover. The back cover says simply: “Enjoy these tales of the ‘good old days’ and share your own stories. Keep your mind active as you read aloud or read along!” Also perfect in waiting rooms, memory care programs and day activity centres, and for the vision impaired. (For those would find this book too complex, why not look at the Illustrated Traditional Sayings series?) You might even use this book as a springboard to help your loved one (or a group) create or dictate their own ‘Frugal Ways’ booklet, to share with grandchildren. If you value spending meaningful time with a loved one, giving them the chance to share their knowledge, and hearing about what matters to them, you’ll enjoy this book – together. Why not order your copy of Frugal Ways in Bygone Days to create that connection? —- ISBN: 9781922191663 | ISBN10: 1922191663 | ISBN-13: 978-1922191663