An Engaging Gift Book for Alzheimer’s Patients and Seniors With Dementia 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. It’s filled with delightful creatures they might find in or near their own backyard. Your loved one will see cute squirrels, mischievous raccoons, majestic hawks, and colorful hummingbirds, as well as a variety of other beautiful and interesting backyard creatures. 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 backyard wildlife. - Minimal Text. The only text in this book is a one or two word name of each backyard creature. - 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 does any Sunny Street book refer to Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or any other challenges the reader may be facing. Our books 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 title of this book at the top of the page to see our entire catalog. With more than 100 books in multiple categories, we have a book for every interest! Here’s a small sample: ANIMALS: The Picture Book of Birds The Picture Book of Dogs The Picture Book of Rainforest Wildlife The Picture Book of Farm Animals CHRISTIAN / INSPIRATIONAL: The Picture Book of Hymns The Picture Book of Psalms The Picture Book of Angels Bible Stories of the New Testament NATURE: The Picture Book of Natural Wonders The Picture Book of Gardens The Picture Book of Forest Paths The Picture Book of Waterfalls NOSTALGIA: The Picture Book of the 1950s The Picture Book of 1950s Television The Picture Book of 1960s Television The Picture Book of Classic Cars …and many more!