Reading in the Moment

Name: Reading in the Moment
Brand: Taylor & Francis
SKU: 9780863889813
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Activities and Stories to Share with Adults with Dementia

By Anne Vize

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Reading in the Moment by Anne Vize explores the therapeutic power of reading aloud to individuals with dementia. It explains how using a melodic and rhythmic voice can positively influence mood, emotion, and behaviour. The book includes a comprehensive background on effective reading methods and the research supporting bibliotherapy for dementia care.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book is ideal for carers, healthcare professionals, and family members supporting people with dementia who want to enhance their wellbeing through reading therapies.

Studies have shown that reading in a melodic and rhythmic voice can produce positive changes in mood, emotion and behaviour in those with dementia. This book features: a detailed section on the background of how and what to read to those with dementia, as well as the research behind bibliotherapy.

Description

Studies have shown that reading in a melodic and rhythmic voice can produce positive changes in mood, emotion, and behaviour in those with dementia. This book features:

A detailed section on the background of how and what to read to those with dementia, as well as the research behind bibliotherapy.

When referencing the title, avoid putting it in quotes or speech marks.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780863889813

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 February 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Speechmark Publishing Ltd

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 297.0mm

Weight: 210g

Pages: 114

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Anne Vize Education & Reference Health & Wellness Non-Fiction

About the Author

Anne Vize is an Australian author who has worked extensively with people with additional needs. She has written over 30 books which are used widely in schools, universities and community care settings. As well as writing books, Anne also contributes to a number of magazines, writing about topics as diverse as gluten free travel, sharing books with children in Vanuatu, assistive technology and building literacy skills. Anne is a great advocate of shared reading and story telling as a means for communicating, spending quality time with a loved one and reflecting upon memories and experiences. She believes that time spent reading together is truly precious and should be cherished and valued.