Words
Explore the following resources to dig deeper into reading, writing, poetry and even audio books.
Poetry Extra
A brand new poetry slot on Radio 4 Extra gives listeners a weekly opportunity to revisit the riches of the BBC radio poetry archive.
Poem Hunter
There is a website called Poem Hunter where you can find ‘Poem for the Day’ and ‘Modern Poem for the Day’ and many hundreds of other poems.
Poetry by Heart
If you want to try memorizing a poem the best website is Poetry by Heart which has lots of tips on how to do this.
Poetry and Dementia
Try to get hold of John’s book ‘Poetry and Dementia’ (Jessica Kingsley Publishers). It is full of ideas for writing and examples of poems written by people with the condition.
You can purchase it on Amazon via the following link: Poetry and Dementia
Listening Books
Listening Books provides an internet based low cost audiobook service to over 100,000 UK residents who have a disability or illness that impacts their ability to read the printed word.
Free Audio Books
Visit Audible to find free audio books or particular classics such as Jane Eyre and The Jungle Book.
Timeslips
Creativity opens late life to growth, meaning and joy.
Let TimeSlips inspire you!
Arts in Care Homes
Offers creative writing activities
Nothing Left Unsaid
Designed with Care is a shop full of beautiful, thoughtful, evidence-based products for people with dementia, older generations and families and supporters. This pack of 21 cards act as prompts for those conversations with loved ones that leave nothing left unsaid.
