Reading in the Moment

Studies have shown that reading in a melodic and rhythmic voice can produce positive changes in mood, emotion and behaviour in those with dementia. This book features: a detailed section on the background of how and what to read to those with dementia, as well as the research behind bibliotherapy.

Chapters:

Introduction: A moment in time

Dementia illnesses and reading with older people

The impact of dementia illnesses on older people

Reconnecting with the senses

Bibliotherapy and the shared reading experience

Why read with older people with dementia?

Part 2: Running a shared reading activity

Elements to consider

Reading aloud with confidence

Poetry to share

Part 3: Guide to reading levels and suggested approaches

Stories

Biographies

Poetry

Part 4: Short stories

Dancing Magic

On 99 Not Out

The Missing Wallet

River Girl

Marcella’s Wheel

The Wonder of Wombats.

Part 5: Biographies

William Wordsworth

Nancy Bird Walton

Audrey Hepburn

Sir David Attenborough

Ray Charles

Sir Stirling Moss

Part 6: Poetry

Poetry discussion starters

Feeding the Girls

Softly Sunrise

Haiku Imagery

Haiku Seasons

Bibliography

Templates