{"product_id":"the-picture-book-of-gardens-a-gift-book-for-alzheimers-patients-and-seniors-with-dementia-9781078188517","title":"The Picture Book of Gardens: A Gift Book for Alzheimer's Patients and Seniors with Dementia","description":"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? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book can help. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThumbing through this picture book with your loved one is an activity that will capture their attention, engage their mind, and encourage them to relax. They'll feel a sense of delight and anticipation as they turn the pages to see what beautiful garden is next. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYou'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. And adult photography books are usually large and heavy, and they often include long, frustrating paragraphs of text. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAt 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFamilies, 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Beautiful Content\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book is filled with carefully-curated, full-color, high-resolution photos depicting the beauty and serenity of gardens. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e- No Text\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe only text included in the book is on the title and copyright page. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Manageable Size\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is a 40-page, 6\" x 9\" softcover that's comfortable to hold and easy to tuck into a bag. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e- High Quality\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Discreet Packaging\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAt 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eNOTES FOR CAREGIVERS\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Sit beside your loved one in a quiet place that is free of distractions. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Allow them to hold the book if possible, and also turn the pages, which will enable them to become more engaged in the book. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Put a pillow in their lap to support the book as you thumb through it together. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Start by asking questions that are easy to answer. \"Which garden do you think is prettier? The one with the wooden bridge or the one at the country house?\" Then move to more open-ended questions. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Leave this book in an accessible place to allow your loved one to pick it up on their own when you're not there. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eClick on \"Sunny Street Books\" at the top of this page beneath the title of the book for links to all the books we publish: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Picture Book of Birds\u003cbr\u003eThe Picture Book of Natural Wonders\u003cbr\u003eThe Picture Book of Butterflies\u003cbr\u003eThe Picture Book of Movie Stars\u003cbr\u003eThe Picture Book of Cats\u003cbr\u003eThe Picture Book of Dogs\u003cbr\u003eThe Picture Book of Bible Verses\u003cbr\u003eThe Picture Book of Flowers\u003cbr\u003eThe Picture Book of Babies\u003cbr\u003eThe Picture Book of Beaches\u003cbr\u003eThe Picture Book of Horses\u003cbr\u003eThe Picture Book of Baby Animals\u003cbr\u003eThe Picture Book of Kids and Animals\u003cbr\u003eThe Picture Book of American Patriotism\u003cbr\u003eThe Picture Book of Churches\u003cbr\u003eThe Picture Book of Kittens\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50497966080274,"sku":"9781078188517","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_187d7636-691a-4890-bac3-6a318a4d5255.jpg?v=1730724374","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-picture-book-of-gardens-a-gift-book-for-alzheimers-patients-and-seniors-with-dementia-9781078188517","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}