Happy New Year to You!: A Read-aloud Book for Memory-challenged Adults

Lydia Burdick

Health Professions Press, 2006 - Alzheimer's disease - 22 pages

Although Alzheimer's disease and other brain disorders can interfere with communication skills, the popular Two-Lap Book(R) series stimulates remaining abilities and lets you connect in positive ways. Use this colorful and engaging book to start a conversation, encourage physical closeness, promote intergenerational exchanges, or provide a calming diversion. In Happy New Year to You!, celebrate each month of the year with easy-to read text and colorful illustrations that work together to describe universally appealing experiences: rain showers in April, weddings in June, school days in September. You can use this versatile book in many ways--turn to favorite pages, sing songs to match themes, or simply read every page together. Tips on how to promote engagement with the book are provided.

About the author

Jane Freeman began her career as a painter but has made her reputation as a master miniaturist. She lives in New York City.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Happy New Year to You!: A Read-aloud Book for Memory-challenged Adults; Book 2 of Two-Lap Books
• Author: Lydia Burdick
• Illustrated by: Jane Freeman
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: Health Professions Press, 2006
• ISBN: 1932529209, 9781932529203
• Length: 22 pages