Happy New Year to You!: A Read-Aloud Book for Memory-Challenged Adults

Book info: Happy New Year to You!: A Read-Aloud Book for Memory-Challenged Adults (Hardcover, 28 pages) – Health Professions Press, 2006. Language: English.

Although Alzheimer’s disease and other brain disorders can interfere with communication skills, the popular Two-Lap Book® 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. Editorial Reviews Review "I used to buy children's books with big pictures, big words, about animals for my mother, who has advanced dementia. Now to be able to have a book with pictures and words with somebody her age sitting on a chair enjoying the sunset ― it's a really inspired idea." ― Reviews Published On: 2001-01-01

"With its warm, friendly, and upbeat style, this is an appealing picture book to share with a person with Alzheimer’s or other memory impairment." -- Family Caregiver Alliance Update ― Reviews Published On: 2001-01-01

"A wonderful way to engage with a memory-impaired adult" -- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine ― Reviews Published On: 2001-01-01

"Lydia Burdick's book series is fulfilling an unmet need for reading materials for older persons with memory problems. Our research indicates that these are the kinds of reading materials which these persons may prefer to read at some point in the course of their condition." -- Silberstein Aging and Dementia Research Center, New York University School of Medicine ― Reviews Published On: 2001-01-01

"Read and share this amazing heart touching book … it will make everyone happier, wise, and better equipped to communicate" -- Co-Creater of #1 New York Times Bestselling series Chicken Soup for the Soul® and Co-Author of Cracking the Millionaire Code and The One MInute Millionaire ― Reviews Published On: 2001-01-01

"With her unique books, Lydia Burdick brings families closer together--she helps bridge the chasm created by senile dementia." ― Reviews Published On: 2001-01-01

"An enchanting way to instantly create closeness, spark recognition, and share moments of joy with a memory-challenged loved one." -- "Coping with Caregiving" Internet Radio Program ― Reviews Published On: 2001-01-01

"It was exciting to see the second Two-Lap Book. I shared this book with patients and caregivers at my nursing home and assisted living facility, and it was met with uniform excitement." -- Director, the Stein Gerontological Institute at the Miami Jewish Home and Hospital for the Aged ― Reviews Published On: 2001-01-01 About the Author With a master's degree in Clinical Practices (psychology), Lydia Burdick's career has been in human resources. Since 1993, she has been a consultant at an international outplacement firm. Lydia wrote The Sunshine on My Face in the course of caring for her mother who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. "One of my greatest pleasures," she says, "was sitting together with my mother and hearing her read the words from this book when she had otherwise stopped speaking almost entirely."