Wishing on a Star: A Read-Aloud Book for Memory-Challenged Adults

By Lydia Burdick

You won’t find a simpler way to interact meaningfully and enjoyably with someone who has memory impairment! Just sit down together and open this engaging book to begin reading and reminiscing. Colorful illustrations accompany short, easy-to-read text that describes experiences universally appealing to older adults. Individuals will enjoy the familiar and friendly images: waking up to the sound of birds singing, playing with pets, cheering for a favorite team, and more. Includes tips on how to promote engagement and rebuild connections for the person with dementia, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and related disorders. 32 pages, 11 in. x 9-1/2 in. Hardcover. Copyright 2009.