Connecting Memories - Book 1: A Coloring Book For Adults With Dementia - Alzheimer's - Paperback

by Bonnie S. MacLachlan (Illustrator), Bonnie S. MacLachlan (Author)

Enjoy Home Inspired Drawings in this Memory Provoking Interactive, 8.5" x 11" Coloring & Activity Book For People With Advanced Stage Dementia, Alzheimer's, Aphasia, Stroke, Brain Injury, Autism, Parkinson, Aphasia and Other Cognitive Conditions. Inside are 27 Simple BLACK-LINE Drawings With Sentence Cuing Common Phrases. Book 1 Companion: is identical to this Book - just Smaller. Book 2; has all the same elements, but has Color-Cued Drawings for people that require Color-Cuing. Book 3; is Books 1 & 2 in ONE BIG Book. Recommended for Healthcare Facilities and in-Home Care for people suffering from later stages of Dementia. Engaging and Soothes Anxiety and Depression for the elderly and all ages of people with late stage memory issues, diminished speech and poor vision. These Books are also excellent for lesson and story telling for preschool and early grade school students. This cross over between the generations provides the opportunity to include children in on the fun to encourage new memories and help reconnect the old. Family and caregivers are encouraged to participate. This Book Was Created With & Recommended By Director Of Therapeutic Recreation Department & Dementia Program Coordinator Long Term Center - Alexis Chiucarello. Look for our other Dementia Books; Connecting Edible Memories, Books 1, 2 & 3. Remembering The 4-Seasons, Books 1, 2 & 3. Remembering The Holidays, Books 1, 2 & 3.

Author Biography

Bonnie saw a need for a modernized engagement tool that would help family and caregivers interact during visits as well as for Health Care Professionals in charge of Therapeutic Recreational Activities for seniors with a range of cognitive conditions and levels. This book series is a great support for family and professional caregivers. With the support of her professional community Bonnie shares her books through dementia speaking engagements and for families and front-line staff. Bonnie has worked as an illustrator for over 10 years. She likes working on commissioned pieces. When she's not in her studio, she crochets, gardens and takes care of her Elderly Mother. She has 6 published Books, Connecting Memories - Cognitive Activities Book Series 1, 2 & 3, Remembering The 4-Seasons - Cognitive Activities Book Series Remembering The Holidays, Cognitive Activities Book Series. She has also created the Adult Coloring Book - Happiness At The Tip Of My Pen. She is working on a Native Inspired Adult Coloring Book as well as upcoming Children's Story Books and Journals.