Nostalgic Picture Book of Prayer

NANA’S BOOKS are endorsed by ALZ Authors and Alzheimer’s Speaks and are the winner of
The 2021 Maude’s Award for Innovation in Dementia Care and a 2023 National Mature Media Award

Would you like to engage your loved one living with dementia?
Would you like to soothe and comfort them during times of transition?

Do you long to make conversation and encourage meaningful in-person or virtual interaction?
Would you like to help affirm their identity and lived experience?

NANA’S BOOKS(TM) award winning, inclusive series can help you reconnect through classic, nostalgic prayer, thoughtfully paired with magnificent fine art. Each book in the series is specially designed to facilitate sharing and relaxation. Recognizable text and delightful images blend to bring your loved one a successful, stress-free experience with materials they can enjoy again and again. The themes are upbeat, peaceful and carefully selected to elicit recollections of simpler times. This book contains 20 short, heartwarming prayers with a corresponding 6＂ x 9＂ full-color image to be shared or enjoyed independently.

Nana’s Books(TM) meet the needs of those living with brain changes in a dignified, respectful way. These are not children’s books repurposed for people living with dementia, but classics re-mastered to accommodate those in cognitive decline --while promoting social engagement. Enhanced quality of life through compassionate design is at the heart of every book in the series.

Features

• Full color images
• Consistent, predictable layout
• 30-point large print, sans serif font
• Familiar (6＂ x 9＂) size, easy to slip into a bag or purse
• Lightweight with soft, wipeable cover
• Visually similar covers across the series
• No mention of memory loss, Alzheimer’s or dementia

NANA’S BOOKS make great gifts for anyone experiencing brain changes: stroke, Parkinson’s, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), in palliative or hospice care.

NANA’S BOOKS are powerful resources in recreation, reminiscence, occupational, validation and life review therapies.

Notes for Caregivers

• Sit beside your loved one in a quiet, well-lit place that is free of shadows or distractions.
• Put the book on a pillow between you for support.
• Allow your loved one to turn the pages and to pause to reflect and discuss anything they like.
• Make clear, declarative statements about what you like and ask open-ended questions.
• Receive all answers with positivity, as there are no right or wrong answers.
• Follow the discussion wherever it goes. A positive experience is the only goal.
• Leave Nana’s Books in an easily accessible place where they can enjoy it on their own or with other visitors or care partners.

Give the gift of NANA’S BOOKS!

ENGAGEMENT + NOSTALGIA = JOY(TM)