During their seven-year journey through Alzheimer's disease, author Dorothy Horne and her husband Byron learned to open their hearts and trust God. After realizing it wasn't what happened to them but through them that was most important, they found they could walk through the fire with His provision and strength. The grace they experienced in the midst of their trials became a gift to share with others, for God's glory. ___________________ "Glimpses of Grace, Vol. 2: And Grace Will Lead Us Home, is a hope-filled glimpse into the journey of a loving wife following a diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer's for her husband and the couple's coming together to fit in God's perfect plan. Dorothy Horne gives us an inside look into the vulnerable world of a caregiver and offers practical advice on how to accept help from others, care for your spouse and care for yourself. It is a beautiful story of courage and reliance upon God to bring 'beauty out of ashes.' A must-read for any spouse or family member dealing with Alzheimer's and other dementias." -KRISTEN ISHIHARA, elder law attorney "If grace could be made tangible, its beauty could be seen, touched, and heard in this wise and tender book. Dorothy's soulful reflections are filled with love, light, and hope that will be uplifting to those families living with Alzheimer's and other related forms of dementia." -NELDA STRONG, Alzheimer's caregiver and advocate "What a powerful story-truly a love story! Alzheimer's, dementia, slow-motion excruciating loss. Dorothy doesn't sugar-coat it. Yet if you want to witness joy in the midst of the storm, first-hand the power of unpreachy faith, the difference a faith community can make and practical advice for how to help-this is poignant storytelling for you. While Glimpses of Grace, Vol. 2: And Grace Will Lead Us Home shares her long and painful journey of losing her beloved Byron, it is also an up-close look under the microscope at the joy, pain, and hope of relationships-family, friends, faith, and community. In the midst of gut-wrenching loss of a relationship-relationships are also a key source of coping and healing. Dorothy's intimate but crisp sharing will not only move you deeply to tears of sorrow and of joy-it will remind you of just how dear are your own relationships." -ROBERT HALL, author, This Land of Strangers: The Relationship Crisis That Imperils Home, Work, Politics and Faith

A Year's Worth of Yellow: Picture Book for Dementia Patients, Seniors & Others (Level 2 Book). This is one of a series of picture books for dementia patients (or those with Alzheimer's), adults and seniors that have trouble reading. If your loved one is overwhelmed by 'normal' books but spry enough to feel offended with books labeled as dementia books or by being given a children's book, this is your answer. This book helps those who have a hard time reading in several ways: Each book in this series is themed around one color. A Year's Worth of Yellow has photos featuring beautiful yellow elements from around the world. Those with dementia, Alzheimer's and senior reading struggles can find joy in 'reading' a book that does not need for them to follow a story. *The book is formatted to look like a 'real' book. It is designed for adults, without any child-like wording or features. This allows your loved one to feel proud to own it as part of their book collection. * Neither the title nor any text on or in the book states that the book is for dementia or any type of memory/cognitive problems. It is truly concealed so that the reader is not insulted. * This is a nice, large 8.5 x 8.5 square book that is large enough to really be able to take in the photos, without feeling 'huge'. The soft cover makes it easy to hold. This is not a heavy hard-cover, nor it is a 'board book' that seniors can find condescending. *The short picture descriptions are in large 16 px text. There are 1 to 3 short sentences per picture. Within each picture description, the word 'yellow' appears 1 time, to keep the reader on track. * Each photo (and short text) is only located on the right page of this book. The reader can focus on one image at a time without distraction. Please note: This is a Level 2 book, which primarily focuses on being a book of photos, along with short accompanying text. If you are looking for purely a picture book without any text at all, please look to the Level 1 books; for 'easy-read' short stories, please look to Level 3 books.

Including key information on different types of dementia, this concise pocket-sized book lets you know about the symptoms to look out for, guides you through the diagnosis process and explains the treatments available. Like having a GP in your pocket, it also offers expert advice for living day-to-day with dementia, and where to go to get support.

An Ocean of Orange: Picture Book for Dementia Patients, Seniors & Others (Level 2 Book). This is one of a series of picture books for dementia patients (or those with Alzheimer's), adults and seniors that have trouble reading. If your loved one is overwhelmed by 'normal' books but spry enough to feel offended with books labeled as dementia books or by being given a children's book, this is your answer. This book helps those who have a hard time reading in several ways: Each book in this series is themed around one color. An Ocean of Orange has photos featuring beautiful orange elements from around the globe. The reader will find many delights: From a bright orange sunset behind a pyramid in Mexico to the soft orange fur of a Sumatran tiger; from the delicate orange petals of the Marigold flower to an orange sailed wooden boat making for port in Hong Kong. Those with dementia, Alzheimer's or senior reading struggles can find joy in 'reading' a book that does not need for them to follow a story. *The book is formatted to look like a 'real' book. It is designed for adults, without any child-like wording or features. This allows your loved one to feel proud to own it as part of their book collection. * Neither the title nor any text on or in the book states that the book is for dementia or any type of memory/cognitive problems. It is truly concealed so that the reader is not insulted. * This is a nice, good-sized 8.5 x 8.5 square book with 102 pages that is large enough a person to really be able to take in the photos, without it feeling 'huge'. The soft cover makes it easy to hold. This is not a heavy hard-cover, nor it is a 'board book' that seniors can find condescending. * Each photo (and short text) is only located on the right-side pages of this book. The reader can focus on one image at a time without distraction. *The short picture descriptions are in large 16 px text. There are 1 to 3 short sentences per picture. Within each photo description, the word 'orange' appears 1 time, to keep the reader on track. Please note: This is a Level 2 book, which primarily focuses on being a book of photos, along with short accompanying text. If you are looking for purely a picture book without any text at all, please look to the Level 1 books; for 'easy-read' short stories, please look to Level 3 books.

A Parcel of Purple: Picture Book for Dementia Patients, Seniors & Others (Level 2 Book). This is one of a series of picture books for dementia patients (or those with Alzheimer's), adults and seniors that have trouble reading long stories. If your loved one is overwhelmed by 'normal' books but spry enough to feel offended with books labeled as dementia books or by being given a children's book, this is your answer. This book helps those who have a hard time reading in several ways: Each book in this series is themed around one color. A Parcel of Purple has photos featuring beautiful purple elements from around the globe. The reader will find many delights: From swirled purple rock formations in Arizona to the delicate purple chess flower; from purple haze surrounding mountains in Japan to lush purple fields of lavender in France. Those with dementia, Alzheimer's or senior reading struggles can find joy in 'reading' a book that does not need for them to follow a story. *The book is formatted to look like a 'real' book. It is designed for adults, without any child-like wording or features. This allows your loved one to feel proud to own it as part of their book collection. * Neither the title nor any text on or in the book states that the book is for dementia or any type of memory/cognitive problems. It is truly concealed so that the reader is not insulted. * This is a nice, good-sized 8.5 x 8.5 square book with 100 pages that is large enough to really be able to take in the photos, without feeling 'huge'. The soft cover makes it easy to hold. This is not a heavy hard-cover, nor it is a 'board book' that seniors can find condescending. *The short picture descriptions are in large 16 px text. There are 1 to 3 short sentences per picture. Within each photo description, the word 'purple' appears 1 time, to keep the reader on track. * Each photo (and short text) is only located on the right-side pages of this book. The reader can focus on one image at a time without distraction. Please note: This is a Level 2 book, which primarily focuses on being a book of photos, along with short accompanying text. If you are looking for purely a picture book without any text at all, please look to the Level 1 books; for 'easy-read' short stories, please look to Level 3 books.

The quality of the visual hospital environment can have a positive psychological effect on patient recovery and staff performance. This guidance document focuses on the visual environment in hospitals and healthcare buildings, and the use of appropriate colour design and lighting. It was written jointly by BRE and the Colour Design Research Centre at London South Bank University, as part of a Department of Health funded project.

This directory for those suffering from a mental condition, their families, and professionals lists resources such as organizations, books, websites, and agencies for 27 mental health disorders in addition to pediatric and adolescent conditions. Disorders are first described, with information on symptoms, prevalence, and treatment, followed by a list of related resources, information on them, and contact or publication details. Associations, organizations, agencies, professional support and services, publishers, facilities, resources for clinical management, and pharmaceutical companies are then listed. Included is an article on developments and controversies in mental health by Nada Stotland, a professor of psychiatry and obstetrics and gynecology at Rush Medical Center in Chicago.

Provides activities for students to improve skills in vocabulary, reading, and writing for effective communication.