A Funny Old World in Pictures

This large format book is designed for people with Alzheimer's Disease or other conditions that cause dementia. The high quality images and short texts make it ideal for sharing with family and carers. If you're looking for something to lighten the mood or raise a smile then this is the book for you.

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When someone has dementia, traditional books can become incomprehensible and meaningless. This title from the popular range of Pictures to Share books is designed to be accessible and entertaining for anyone with mid to later stage dementia. A Funny Old World in pictures aims to bring a smile to the face of the reader. Full of powerful photographs both old and new, and a selection of humorous and cheerful quotations, the book illustrates some of the joyful, curious and surreal aspects of the world we live in.If you're looking for something to help raise a smile or lighten a mood, then this is the book for you.All the images are powerful and easy to understand, and prompt lots of smiles and discussion between those with Alzheimer's or other dementia and their family, friends and carers. Even when people with dementia can no longer hold a conversation they will enjoy looking through the book and studying the pages. Arranged in a clear and easy to understand format, the book is recommended for those with dementia by the Reading Well, Books on Prescription scheme in England.