The third book in the Large Print ‘Read and Reminisce’ series. Do you find it hard to connect with a loved one with concentration problems? Is maintaining conversation tricky? Can you see that they long for more engagement and stimulation? The solution: sharing a book of reflections on times past, created by an experienced adult education author, with input from a wonderful Assisted Living and Dementia Lifestyle Coordinator. ...Our roast potatoes were cooked in fat, not olive oil. We did have olive oil in the house, but it lived in a tiny bottle in the medicine cabinet. - ...If you wanted to impress your guests, what better than ham and vegetables set in aspic? (For those who don’t know, aspic is a jellied meat broth.) - ...Big celebrations required a sherry trifle. Ideally it was served in a glass dish with all the layers visible and tempting. Your loved one likely will remember these – or similar tasty treats from earlier times. Be prepared for cries of, “Oh, no, WE never added mustard…!” as well as “We had that too!” or, “I still love that!” Tasty Treats and Old-Time Eats is a thoughtful gift or therapy tool for older adults with mild cognitive impairment, or regaining reading skills after stroke, as well as hospital patients and residents in aged care. In Tasty Treats and Old-Time Eats , you’ll discover: Three short paragraphs of chatty “Back in the day…” on each left-hand page, in big bold lettering (22 point font). - An evocative photograph to match each memory, to trigger more recollections and reminiscence. - General memories that reflect more of a British/Australian/NZ experience, but with reference to the American/Canadian context, for other readers. - Descriptions of both simple at-home dishes and fancy ‘entertaining’ treats! - All presented in a colourful, slim, light, 8 x 10 paperback, easy to hold even for frailer adults. - No reference to dementia (or other illness) anywhere inside the book, or on the cover. The back cover says simply: “Enjoy these tales of the ‘good old days’ and share your own stories. Keep your mind active as you read aloud or read along!” Also perfect in waiting rooms, memory care programs and day activity centres, and for the vision impaired. (For those would find this book too complex, why not look at the Illustrated Traditional Sayings series?) You might even use this book as a springboard to help your loved one (or a group) create or dictate their own ‘Tasty Treats’ booklet, to share with grandchildren. Or consider a ‘Tasty Treats’ activity morning, with preparation of an old-time treat. If you value spending meaningful time with a loved one, giving them the chance to share their knowledge, and hearing about what matters to them, you’ll enjoy this book – together. Order your copy of Tasty Treats and Old-Time Eats to create that connection.