Exploring the World from your Couch!
Summertime is a perfect time to catch up on some reading or start something new. After all, the extreme heat and humidity call for plenty of inside lounging and ice cold lemonade. There are an array of options to check out books whether you go to the library, buy online or from the bookstore or perhaps you enjoy EBooks.
Stay Entertained & Keep your mind sharp!
Whether you need (or desire) large print books is a personal decision and one that is readily available at your local library or even through Amazon. If you do read EBooks, there’s the option to magnify the font. If you don’t read EBooks and want to try, ask a family member or friend for assistance on getting started. The first step is to purchase a tablet of your choice and have a store or several stores to purchase EBooks.
There are many genres to choose from but let’s focus on some fun fiction reads. Reading is not only a relaxing activity but it’s also stimulating for your mind and can keep the cognitive processes going strong while potentially keeping memory delays at bay. Another fun way to incorporate reading is by joining a book club which can help keep the loneliness away.
There are many genres to choose from but let’s focus on some fun fiction reads. Reading is not only a relaxing activity but it’s also stimulating for your mind and can keep the cognitive processes going strong while potentially keeping memory delays at bay. Another fun way to incorporate reading is by joining a book club which can help keep the loneliness away.
Disrupt Aging by Jo Ann Jenkins | What She Knew by Gilly Macmillan |
| This book is written by the CEO of AARP and is a perfect book for seniors as it discusses the joys of aging and focuses on the positive aspects of life after 50. It also dispels aging myths and can help you embrace the wisdom and experience that comes with getting older. After all, getting older should not be a negative thing and this includes wrinkles. | If you’re into psychological thrillers, check out this stimulating novel. Not only will it keep your mind active but it’ll keep you guessing the next move. This story takes a firm grasp on accepting things the way they are which is always a good message for the aging population. |
Two Little Old Ladies: It’s All in the Attitude by Susan York Meyers | Basket Case: A Silver Six Crafting Mystery by Nancy Haddock |
| The title suggests a comedic novel and you’re right. This is a fun adventure of the adventures of two senior ladies and perfect for any senior looking for a good laugh. You’ll join Lillybelle and her sister Annabelle as they prove it really is all in the attitude as they adventure through life and try to make the world a better place for the people in their lives. | Haddock penned this mystery novel and is a great stimulating read for the elderly. The book takes place around a group of retirees who must solve a mystery centered on a murder. Reading this book can heighten the connectivity in the primary region of one’s brain plus you’ll enjoy trying to solve the mystery ahead of the main characters. |
Stories Keep Us Connected
| There are so many great reads but if you know of an elderly who finds it difficult to read, consider reading to him or her. Storytelling combined with the social aspect of hanging out with a loved one can help both people more than one realizes. Also, some libraries will mail books to seniors who are homebound so make sure to check with your librarian for assistance in this area. Call Hands & Hearts today! |  |
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