PRAISE FOR NANA'S BOOKS "NANA'S BOOKS meet a long-overdue need to assist families, friends, and professionals by providing a new tool to foster meaningful engagement. These thoughtfully designed books for adults are filled with meaningful prose, poetry, lyrics and well-known sayings; each enhanced with a gorgeous photograph or artwork. These pairings spark memories for people of all ages. Together they create a natural environment to trigger recollections and stories from the past. In doing so, it allows everyone the opportunity to experience that sweet spot where you feel a true connection with another person; a sense of the power of simple joy which can be overwhelming on a heart level-in a very good way.
Kudos to LAURETTE KLIER for her brilliant book series.
I highly recommend these books which can engage all generations."
-Lori LaBey, Founder, ALZ Speaks, #1 Alzheimer's Influencer "I loved reading these poems as much as my mom enjoyed hearing them. They brought happy tears to our eyes. We had a wonderful visit."
-Mindy S., Daughter "These books are the Swiss Army knives of engagement! I can use them with any client in any stage. Highly recommended!"
-Clifford F., RT, CDP DESCRIPTION Nostalgic poetry brings people joyful connection with their pasts as it reaffirms identity and sense of wellbeing.
For those living with brain changes, it is an invitation back into art and literature to restore the spirit.
NANA'S BOOKS award-winning poetry series showcases short, mindfully selected, familiar poems paired with magnificent artworks to inspire reminiscence and cognitive engagement. These large-format books are 'jewel boxes' from yesteryear,
to be shared again and again. MULTI-FACETED TOOLS IN PERSON -CENTERED CARE NANA'S BOOKS can be enjoyed independently in early-stages, with a care partner in middle-stages,
and as a melodic read-aloud for those in later stages, palliative care and hospice.
NANA'S BOOKS soothe sundowning and transitions in all stages, and provide a beautiful picture walk at any time. CONSIDERATE DESIGN NANA'S BOOKS are created to comfort by a Certified Dementia Practitioner and literacy specialist. They are endorsed by ALZ Authors, ALZ Speaks, Understanding Neurocognitive and are the winner of a 2021 MAUDE'S AWARD for Innovation
in Alzheimer's Care for Making Connections. FEATURES Short, full-length poems, not poem fragments 8.5 x 11 inches to facilitate sharing and accommodate low vision Magnificent fine