The Picture Book of Baby Animals: A Gift Book for Alzheimer’s Patients and Seniors with Dementia (Picture Books – Animals)

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? This book can help. Thumbing through this beautiful picture book with your loved one is an activity that will capture their attention, engage their mind, and encourage them to relax. Many of the baby animals in this book are ones they’ll recognize, but there are also some that are a bit more unusual (there’s nothing cuter than a baby hedgehog!). They’ll feel a sense of delight and anticipation as they turn the pages to see what adorable baby animal is next. You’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. Adult photography books are usually large and heavy, and they often include long, frustrating paragraphs of text. At 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. Families, 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. FEATURES • Discreet Packaging At 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. • Beautiful Content This book is filled with carefully-curated, full-color, high-resolution photos of adorable baby animals. • Minimal Text The only text included in the book, except on the title and copyright page, is the name of each baby animal. • Manageable Size This is a 40-page, 6” x 9” softcover that’s comfortable to hold and easy to tuck into a bag. • High Quality The 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. NOTES FOR CAREGIVERS • Sit beside your loved one in a quiet place that is free of distractions. • Allow them to hold the book if possible, and also turn the pages, which will enable them to become more engaged in the book. • Put a pillow in their lap to support the book as you thumb through it together. • Start by asking questions that are easy to answer. “Which kitten do you think is cuter? The baby elephant or the baby goat?” Then move to more open-ended questions. • Leave this book in an accessible place to allow your loved one to pick it up on their own when you’re not there. Click “Sunny Street Books” beneath the title of this book at the top of the page to see our entire catalog. With over 100 books in 12 categories, we have a book for every interest! Here’s a small sample: ANIMALS: The Picture Book of Birds The Picture Book of Dogs The Picture Book of Wildlife CHRISTIAN/INSPIRATIONAL: The Picture Book of Hymn The Picture Book of Psalms The Picture Book of Angels NATURE: The Picture Book of Natural Wonders The Picture Book of Gardens The Picture Book of Forest Paths NOSTALGIA: The Picture Book of Movie Stars The Picture Book of 1950s Television The Picture Book of Classic Cars …and many more!