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Hi Nicole,

I had a co-worker bring in this gorgeous book called Wilfred Gordon McDonald Partridge. Although it is a children's book, I'm confident the residents will enjoy it. A beautiful story they can relate to and hopefully have a laugh about. Otherwise I find they enjoy well-known poems, daily news articles or we have even read chapter books- the best been a book which was a compilation of letters from a POW in WWll. That way they didn't necessarily have to keep up with the story line as each chapter was a new letter and a new topic.

Hope this is helpful. Happy reading!

Have you tried the chicken soup for the soul books .

The stories are short and never marry her or me very appropriate for residents about all types

I'm sure you can find a few online

What about Readers Digest? They have lovely short stories that can also be discussed. Travels, etc.

Hi Nicole. I have had huge success with a collection of short stories by Lucy Maud Montgomery. She's a Canadian author who wrote Anne of Green Gables. I use my iPad and blue tooth speaker and our residents really enjoy listening. I tried to put this on as a link but it doesn't look like that happened. Google works well in finding it. Good luck!

Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1907 to 1908 - LibriVox

I have had great success with Chicken Soup for the Soul --travel. Also the Readers Digest is great for the jokes and short stories. They love the jokes and the word games.

Hi There,

I agree, I am all about the Chicken Soup for the Soul Books, along with a great Canadian company called Dementiability. They have short, large print books that are great for conversation starters as well!

I have used a book called Yesterdays for years. I love the stories and re-tell one by heart! https://www.enasco.com/product/9712217C has the book.