Happy Holidays?

Posted by: Judy DAngelo Tagged in: Untagged 

Judy DAngelo

I haven't decorated, I only have to give 1 present, mom doesn't really understand holidays as far as I can tell, but at least she's pretty healthy and pleasant.

The home had a holiday party last week and she seemed to enjoy it.  My brother and my nephew came for dinner also.  We all had great food, the home had music, all the families came and there was lots to look at.  Santa also visited with presents (that we had purchased for our loved ones prior).  My aunt sent my mother 2 of the read aloud books for people with dementia by Lydia Burdick.  We sit together, I read and point out all the little details in the illustrations.  Really great books, I believe they're available on Amazon and the Alzheimer's Store.  The one she likes best is called "Happy New Year To You!" and it goes through all the months in the year.  Here is a picture I took just before the party started.  The big dog she is holding was a gift from my brother.

Holiday party

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Judy DAngelo
26-Mar-2011
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Barbara, I'll send you a message to your inbox (and sorry I'm just now reading this!!) but for anyone else in Canada looking for these books, the Alzheimer's Store does ship to Canada and here is a link for "The Sunshine on My Face", which is one of the books my mother loves so much.

http://shop.alzstore.com/the-sunshine-on-my-face-a-read-aloud-book-for-memory-challenged-adults-p97.aspx

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Lydia Burdick
08-Mar-2011
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Hello!

Hi Judy,

So happy to come upon your blog here, with the wonderful picture of your mom :)

I'm so pleased that you enjoyed reading my books with her, makes me very happy to hear that!

And, Barbara, if you contact my publisher via their website, www.healthpropress.com, they will be able to tell you how to get them overseas (if you haven't gotten them already via Indigo or another source.)

My best wishes to you both,

Warmly,

Lydia Burdick

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Barbara Dylla
05-Jan-2011
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Hi Judy,

Thanks for sharing. My dad's home had a party too. Most residents, including my dad, weren't too sure what was going on, but seemed to enjoy the music, Santa Claus, and chocolate each got. My father held his gift, unwrapped, the entire time.

I was intrigued by the Two-lap Books and looked them up online, but it seems they're available only in the States. I might go to the Indigo Books store and see if I can order one.

Wishing you and your mum a healthy and yes, happy, New Year!

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