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by Kathy Meenach (Author), Olivia Baker (Illustrator)
Take the hand of a senior who is experiencing memory loss and walk through the four seasons to spark joyful memories of the past and create new memories together. Whether you are a family member, friend or caregiver, the story and illustrations allow the reader and the senior to initiate their senses with familiarity of what each season brings. Experience beautiful flowers, birds building nests and waving to neighbors in the spring. Feel the warmth of the beach, discovered treasures and the sounds of the ocean in summer. Delight in scenery of colored leaves, strolling through festivals and all the tastes of Fall. Enjoy the quietness of the woods, being surrounded by nature and the magic snowflakes hold.
You might want to use this book as a tool to help your loved one trigger memories of happy and familiar moments in their lives. You may learn more about the history of their life as a scene, activity or object in the book ignites a long ago or recent memory that is special to that person. Ask questions about what they see or hear and what is familiar to them. Connect to your senior by listening and sharing in what they have to say and discovering what is important to them in that moment. Take the hand of a senior and create intimacy as you walk down memory lane together.
