ABSTRACT

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.

chapter |2 pages

Introduction: A moment in time

part |2 pages

Part 1: Dementia illnesses and reading with older people

part |2 pages

Part 2: Running a shared reading activity

chapter |4 pages

Elements to consider

chapter |2 pages

Reading aloud with confidence

chapter |2 pages

Poetry to share

part |2 pages

Part 3: Guide to reading levels and suggested approaches

chapter |2 pages

Stories

chapter |2 pages

Biographies

chapter |2 pages

Poetry

part |2 pages

Part 4: Short stories

chapter |3 pages

Dancing Magic

chapter |3 pages

On 99 Not Out

chapter |6 pages

The Missing Wallet

chapter |5 pages

River Girl

chapter |4 pages

Marcella’s Wheel

chapter |5 pages

The Wonder of Wombats.

part |2 pages

Part 5: Biographies

chapter |4 pages

William Wordsworth

chapter |3 pages

Nancy Bird Walton

chapter |4 pages

Audrey Hepburn

chapter |4 pages

Sir David Attenborough

chapter |2 pages

Ray Charles

chapter |3 pages

Sir Stirling Moss

part |2 pages

Part 6: Poetry

chapter |2 pages

Poetry discussion starters

chapter |1 pages

Feeding the Girls

chapter |1 pages

Softly Sunrise

chapter |1 pages

Haiku Imagery

chapter |3 pages

Haiku Seasons

chapter |4 pages

Bibliography

chapter |11 pages

Templates