How the books work for people with dementia

    • Clear and uncluttered page design

    • One to three short sentences per spread

    • High-contrast imagery

    • Familiar subjects

    • No complex narrative

    • No front matter — the reading experience starts immediately

    • Matte cover, easy to hold and handle

    • Family members visiting parents or grandparents

    • Grandchildren reading with older relatives

    • Aged-care homes and memory support units

    • Volunteers and activity coordinators

    • Health professionals

    • Libraries and community centres

    • Reading during visits

    • Conversation prompts

    • Group activities

    • Calm moments during transitions

    • Bedside or lounge-room reading