Shorter Nonfiction for Shorter Memories: Extending the Reading Life of Loved Ones with Memory Loss

How can a voracious reader with dementia continue to read? Catherine Friend faced this problem as her father’s Alzheimer’s interfered with his ability to read entire books. She solved this problem by writing nonfiction pieces short enough for him to handle. Come hear Friend’s story and receive a free copy of her new book, Brief Encounters: Shorter Nonfiction for Shorter Memories, to share with a loved one struggling with memory loss.