Reading to Reconnect
Life, mindset, and emotional wellness coaching to help you move forward with purpose and confidence.
Description
Impact
Emotional Comfort and Companionship – Being read to offers seniors a sense of connection and companionship. The presence of a caring reader creates a comforting atmosphere and can boost mood, reduce anxiety, and promote emotional well-being.
Cognitive Stimulation – Listening to stories or information helps keep the mind active. It can support memory recall, language processing, and focus, which is especially important for seniors with cognitive decline, dementia, or Alzheimer’s. It can also introduce new ideas and spark meaningful conversations.
Accessibility and Inclusion – For seniors with visual impairments, reading difficulties, or physical limitations, being read to allows continued access to books, news, and literature. It helps them stay informed, entertained, and mentally engaged despite physical challenges.
Receiving a card can give them something to look forward to and a reason to stay emotionally engaged with others.
Routine and Enrichment – Regular reading sessions offer structure and something to look forward to. They enrich daily life by providing a stimulating, enjoyable activity that supports emotional and intellectual engagement.
Steps
If you would like to participate in the reading program, please send us an email and we will work with you to help you set up the program in your region, including providing reading materials.