Let's Focus on Puzzles: A diverting way to keep your mind active! Book 1: A gentle activity book for older adults with mild dementia, memory loss, or difficulty concentrating
Please note: there is NO MENTION OF DEMENTIA anywhere on the book cover or inside the book. 'Let's Focus on Puzzles' looks like an attractive large print puzzle and activity book with a focus on 'have fun and keep your mind active'. However, the activities are simpler, more 'bite-sized' and more achievable than in a standard activity book. They're also designed to be perfect as a shared activity, if you're caring for a loved one, or working with someone who needs support. Features of 'Let's Focus on Puzzles' include: ...
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Please note: there is NO MENTION OF DEMENTIA anywhere on the book cover or inside the book. 'Let's Focus on Puzzles' looks like an attractive large print puzzle and activity book with a focus on 'have fun and keep your mind active'. However, the activities are simpler, more 'bite-sized' and more achievable than in a standard activity book. They're also designed to be perfect as a shared activity, if you're caring for a loved one, or working with someone who needs support. Features of 'Let's Focus on Puzzles' include: Extra large print (23 to 25 point Arial font) and spacious layout. One puzzle or puzzle set per 8.5 x 11 inch page. Answers are also large and easy to read. Dignified adult look with nothing childish. Huge range of familiar, well-loved puzzle types, in easy access format. The Sudoku is 4 x 4 only, word searches are 5 words across and 5 down, crosswords are crossword boxes or clueless crosswords. Not too easy, not too hard. Positive puzzle themes that will appeal to older people, both women and men. Conversation and reminiscence prompts on many pages, to give you plenty to talk about together. Activity pages to support fine motor skills, visual observation, memory skills, and logical thinking. Engaging 7-question Quick Quizzes. Perfect for older adults living with dementia (Stages 1-4), Alzheimer's, in Stroke Rehab programs, or unable to concentrate for long, for whatever reason. Also ideal for anyone who enjoys easy puzzles, but with an adult look. Created by an adult education writer, with input from a dementia activities co-ordinator. For some extra puzzles, plus tips on how to use the puzzles, go to my webpage; the address is inside the book and on my Author page. Wishing you patience, success and joy in everything you do to make a difference for your loved ones...
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