A dementia-friendly selection of traditional and classic verses

Sometimes it’s hard to maintain conversation with a loved one, as so much of our chit-chat relies on short-term memory. “How has your week been? Did you go to the concert? Did you get outside yesterday?” These are normal, friendly questions, but are challenging for anyone living with memory loss or confusion.

The solution for those who have been poetry-lovers: excerpts from classic poems by great poets, with beautiful scenic photographs, to encourage shared reading, discussion and connection. Christmas verses are often especially meaningful, as they may bring back long-ago memories and excitement.

This selection includes traditional yuletide verses (Christmas is coming!), familiar Christmas verses (‘Twas the night before Christmas) and more poignant reflections on the meaning of Christmas from poets like G. K. Chesterton, Christina Rossetti, Henry W. Longfellow, and Sir Walter Scott. However, there’s a absolute maximum of 10 lines per page, to maintain the large print and to avoid overload.

40 pages, extra large font, in a bright, slim, light 8 × 10 paperback.
There is no reference to dementia or other illness inside the book or on the cover. The back cover says simply: A selection of traditional Christmas poetry. Keep your mind active as you read aloud or read along!

You can find Illustrated Christmas Poetry on Amazon by clicking on this universal link: https://mybook.to/XmasPoetry  – or why not try your local library? (Tell them it’s ISBN number: 9781922191748.)