Reviews
"I am very impressed with the layout of the book. The creative ideas, formats, and the simple yet captivating projects are adequate for the clients you are reaching out to. Color Your Mind allows for individual creativity and it also encourages care-givers and families to become involved. Bonding through coloring, drawing, music, crafting, laughing , as well as, a positive sense of humor provide an unthreatening atmosphere for dementia, or Alzheimer's patients to live, love and flourish."- Sister Conchessa Johnston, Director at Memory Care Center, University of The Incarnate Word, "Out of the countless coloring books being sold today, 'Color Your Mind' is truly one of a kind." -- the Today Show, NBC "This coloring book fills an unmet need and it can facilitate meaningful time and interactions between people with Alzheimer's, their family members, and caregivers." -- Dr. Richard Isaacson, Director of the Alzheimer's Prevention Clinic, Cornell Medical College "The thought and work that has gone into it are very obvious. It's so important to find activities that can be engaging for family members and patients. It's very well done and I can see the care, concern and beauty coming through on this project!" -- Robin Ketelle, Cognitive Psychology, Emotion, Developmental Psychology R.N., University of California, SF I am very impressed with the layout of the book. The creative ideas, formats, and the simple yet captivating projects are adequate for the clients you are reaching out to. Color Your Mind allows for individual creativity and it also encourages care-givers and families to become involved. Bonding through coloring, drawing, music, crafting, laughing , as well as, a positive sense of humor provide an unthreatening atmosphere for dementia, or Alzheimer's patients to live, love and flourish." -- Sister Conchessa Johnston, Director at Memory Care Center, University of The Incarnate Word, I am very impressed with the layout of the book. The creative ideas, formats, and the simple yet captivating projects are adequate for the clients you are reaching out to. Color Your Mind allows for individual creativity and it also encourages care-givers and families to become involved. Bonding through coloring, drawing, music, crafting, laughing , as well as, a positive sense of humor provide an unthreatening atmosphere for dementia, or Alzheimer's patients to live, love and flourish.- Sister Conchessa, Director at Memory Care Center, University of The Incarnate Word, "This coloring book fills an unmet need and it can facilitate meaningful time and interactions between people with Alzheimer's, their family members, and caregivers." -- Dr. Richard Isaacson, Director of the Neurology Residency Training Program and Director of the Alzheimer's Prevention Clinic, Weill Cornell Memory Disorders Program at Weill Cornell Medical College/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, I am very impressed with the layout of the book. The creative ideas, formats, and the simple yet captivating projects are adequate for the clients you are reaching out to. Color Your Mind allows for individual creativity and it also encourages care-givers and families to become involved. Bonding through coloring, drawing, music, crafting, laughing , as well as, a positive sense of humor provide an unthreatening atmosphere for dementia, or Alzheimer's patients to live, love and flourish.- Sister Conchessa Johnston, Director at Memory Care Center, University of The Incarnate Word
Synopsis
From renowned Alzheimer's advocate and journalist Maria Shriver, comes this groundbreaking, informational, and inspiring activity book researched and designed to form meaningful connections between people with Alzheimer's and those who love and care for them., From bestselling author and Alzheimer's advocate Maria Shriver comes the first coloring book created for brain health and people with Alzheimer's. This interactive coloring book is filled with inspiration and information that was developed in partnership with neurologists, psychologists, caregivers, and, of course, people with Alzheimer's. Each coloring page also features prompts to help people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers create, connect, and reflect. Color Your Mind combines coloring with useful brain health tips about: - Nutrition - Exercise - Social Connection - Sleep - ...and other valuable lessons for a fulfilling, balanced life. The activities, images, and approach in Color Your Mind were developed and refined through visits to nursing homes and memory care facilities. These visits and interactions also informed the selection of cheerful, inspiring coloring images throughout the book., Color Your Mind: A Coloring Book for Those with Alzheimer's and the People Who Love is an innovative book filled with both information and inspiration. In a category all its own, Color Your Mind is the first and only coloring book created specifically for people with Alzheimer's. Authored by award-winning journalist, best-selling author, and Alzheimer's advocate Maria Shriver , this book was developed with insights from caregivers, neurologists, psychologists, and, of course, people with Alzheimer's. Color Your Mind is a resource for caregivers, family, and friends to help forge communication and connection with people with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Each coloring page is accompanied by relevant information and prompts to help people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers to create, connect, and reflect. Color Your Mind is unique in that it connects coloring with helpful information about wellness, social connection, nutrition, exercise, moving the mind, and sleep--all valuable lessons for a fulfilling, balanced life. The activities, images, and approach in Color Your Mind were developed and refined through visits to nursing homes and memory care facilities. These visits and interactions also informed the selection of cheerful, inspiring coloring images throughout the book., From bestselling author and Alzheimer's advocate Maria Shriver comes the first coloring book created for brain health and people with Alzheimer's. This interactive coloring bookis filled with inspiration and information that was developed in partnership withneurologists, psychologists, caregivers, and, of course, people with Alzheimer's.Each coloring page also features prompts to help people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers create, connect, and reflect. Color Your Mind combines coloring with useful brain health tips about- .Nutrition .Exercise .Social Connection .Sleep ....and other valuable lessons for a fulfilling, balanced life. The activities, images, and approach in Color Your Mind were developed and refined through visits to nursing homes and memory care facilities. These visits and interactions also informed the selection of cheerful, inspiring coloring images throughout the book.
