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A useful tool for initiating communication and providing stimulation for persons with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. It can be used by children, adults, and family as well as health professionals as a device to interact with those suffering from memory loss.
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"I used to buy children's books with big pictures, big words, about animals for my mother, who has advanced dementia. Now to be able to have a book with pictures and words with somebody her age sitting on a chair enjoying the sunset -- it's a really inspired idea."-- (01/01/2001)
"Lydia Burdick's book series is fulfilling an unmet need for reading materials for older persons with memory problems. Our research indicates that these are the kinds of reading materials which these persons may prefer to read at some point in the course of their condition."-- (01/01/2001)
"Wishing On a Star is not only a book to share with our loved one, but a gentle educational tool to help all of us in our journey through the emotional maze [of] Alzheimer's and dementia."--Edie Dykeman"ElderCare Cafe Blog, http: //www.eldercarecafe.net/wishing-on-a-star-book-review.html#more-1412" (01/01/2001)
"A wonderful way to engage with a memory-impaired adult"--Peter Rabins, M.D., MPH, Professor of Psychiatry"Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine" (01/01/2001)
". . . a book especially recommended to for [sic] anyone having to cope with Alzheimer's, dementia, stroke and other memory-damaging disorders. With simple, colorful illustrations enhancing a deftly written, informed and informative text, Lydia Burdick' [sic] 'Wishing On a Star' is thoroughly 'reader friendly' and a fine addition to any personal or public library collections."-- (01/01/2001)
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"Lydia Burdick's book series is fulfilling an unmet need for reading materials for older persons with memory problems. Our research indicates that these are the kinds of reading materials which these persons may prefer to read at some point in the course of their condition."-- (01/01/2001)
"Wishing On a Star is not only a book to share with our loved one, but a gentle educational tool to help all of us in our journey through the emotional maze [of] Alzheimer's and dementia."--Edie Dykeman"ElderCare Cafe Blog, http: //www.eldercarecafe.net/wishing-on-a-star-book-review.html#more-1412" (01/01/2001)
"A wonderful way to engage with a memory-impaired adult"--Peter Rabins, M.D., MPH, Professor of Psychiatry"Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine" (01/01/2001)
". . . a book especially recommended to for [sic] anyone having to cope with Alzheimer's, dementia, stroke and other memory-damaging disorders. With simple, colorful illustrations enhancing a deftly written, informed and informative text, Lydia Burdick' [sic] 'Wishing On a Star' is thoroughly 'reader friendly' and a fine addition to any personal or public library collections."-- (01/01/2001)
Lydia Burdick works as a marketing and product development consultant in New York City. She created and used this book while caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease.
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- PublisherHealth Professions Press
- Publication date2009
- ISBN 10 1932529438
- ISBN 13 9781932529432
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages32
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Book Description hardcover. Condition: new. Freeman, Jane (illustrator). 1. You wont find a simpler way to interact meaningfully and enjoyably with someone with memory impairment Just sit down together open this colorful and engaging book across both laps and begin reading reminiscing and communing The cheerful engaging illustrations and straightforward text in Wishing on a Star describes favorite activities and experiences that fill each persons day Individuals with memory impairment and their caregivers will enjoy the familiar and friendly images waking up to the sound of birds singing playing with pets cheering for a favorite team The pictures and text in this third book in the TwoLap Book series will address two of the major challenges faced by caregivers communicating with a person with memory impairment and finding meaningful ways to fill the time Styled with the appeal and simplicity of a childrens book but created for adult audiences this TwoLap Book can serve multiple purposes Stimulate conversation and reminiscence Encourage physical closeness and interaction Provide a calming diversion from an upsetting episode Inspire intergenerational exchanges with children Increase social interaction between staff and residents Promote reading skills in residents who retain their literacy Reading Wishing on a Star is an instant activityno planning or preparation required Open it to a favorite illustration read it from start to finish or select just a page or two to spark an exchange Plus tips on how to promote engagement with the book are provided Here is a natural and unlimited opportunity to rebuild connections for the person with dementia stroke multiple sclerosis and related disorders A TwoLap Book is a trademark owned by Lydia Burdick. Seller Inventory # DADAX1932529438
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