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by Silver Fox Designs (Author)
1950s Britain - Memory Book - Extra Large Print & Colour interiors'Tin baths, bread & dripping, Iodine stained knees' - these are just a few of the memories from Britain in the 50s.
This book is designed for people with early stage dementia. The print is extra large (24) and is accompanied by large colour images.
The book covers the following:
- The Golden Era
- Film Stars
- Movies
- Day to day life
- TV & Radio
- Car advertisements of the 50s (colour images)
- Cost of living in the 50s (an overview of the cost of living back in the 50s. Did you know the average 50s home was approx. 2000 which is around 60K in todays money. Other items were really expensive, a new kettle back in the 50s would have been 3 which is 95 in todays money!).
- 50s Childhood
- Music - a look at popular music in the 50s along with colour images (& the top spot for the longest record at No.1- can you guess?)
- Transport
- Memories from the 50s - 20 snippets of life in the 50s. Designed to encourage conversation and connection ot the past
- Fashion
- Food & Drink -adverts from brands we still have today.
- Holidays at the seaside - remember penny arcades, donkey rides and 'kiss me quick hats'...
Each section is brief and accompanied by images. Most images are colour (there are a few black & white original photographs) to help the reader remember memories from their life during the 50s. The text is written in a simple, informal style to allow for easy reading.
This book is specifically about life in Britain. It has 2 pages of reference to influences from America - out with that, it contains all British references & images.
This book does not mention dementia or Alzheimer.
For patients with later stage dementia this book can be read together with a carer. The imagery accompanied by references will help to trigger cherished memories.
This is also good to have for anyone who lived through the 50s and would like to reminisce with grandchildren.
Extra large print (24 font size)
Colour images
40 pages
Printed on crisp white paper
Glossy cover
If you are looking for something to help with improving your connection with your loved one or as an aid to help communication this book will be a great conversation tool.
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