{"title":"Music activities","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"looking-back-at-the-beatles","title":"Looking back at The Beatles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLooking Back at The Beatles\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is written by \u003cstrong\u003eMatt Singleton\u003c\/strong\u003e and illustrated by \u003cstrong\u003eSimon Reid\u003c\/strong\u003e. Includes a free audio download, read by \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBill Nighy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eTake a rhyming Magical Mystery Tour with The Beatles, tracking their early days performing in Hamburg, right through to their eventual breakup … all whilst creating some of the most popular music in history!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLooking Back at The Beatles\u003c\/em\u003e is a Cognitive Book that everyone can enjoy and is suitable for people living with dementia or other cognitive difficulties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor Matt Singleton was inspired by his Dad to write the book:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Dad introduced me to The Beatles and they’re a band we always enjoyed listening to together. Their magic has lasted for decades and will endure. To think what they achieved in just seven years of recording is astonishing and their story is captivating. The book’s combination of the illustrations, the story and the free audio creates a shared experience that will bring joy to all!”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCognitive Books worked with Alzheimer’s Society to involve people living with dementia – and their supporters – in the development of this book. A ‘lived experience’ panel has been consulted frequently, focus groups have taken place to test the books, and surveys have all provided insights to improve the book’s format and content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"margin: 0cm;\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking back at The Beatles is produced in collaboration with Alzheimer's Society, and Cognitive Books contributes 5% of all their sales to support the charity's work. Cognitive Books aims to increase this contribution over time and, by purchasing from our shop, you’re helping even more!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are many benefits to the book, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA story that's familiar to many – the story of The Beatles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to a free audio version, which includes excerpts from the music of the Beatles and is read by acclaimed actor, Bill Nighy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages that work individually and collectively as a 'story'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVibrant illustrations that bring the text to life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger print and shorter pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe joy of rhyme and rhythm to stimulate recall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimplified summaries for those with more advanced dementia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoyable exercises towards the end to encourage social interaction with others\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTried and tested in partnership with Alzheimer's Society\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you love this book, you might also like '\u003ca title=\"Link to the 1966 World Cup book in this series\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.alzheimers.org.uk\/products\/looking-back-at-the-1966-world-cup?variant=44906653286554\"\u003eLooking back at The 1966 World Cup\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.alzheimers.org.uk\/products\/looking-back-at-the-beatles?variant=44371264962714\" title=\"Link to the Beatles book in this series\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it helps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned specifically for people living with dementia. Supporters' guide helps carers and loved ones enjoy the book too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eMore than 60% of people read less than prior to their diagnosis and 45% stop reading altogether. \u003c\/span\u003eCognitive Books help solve the cognitive barriers (such as losing the thread of a story), physical barriers (such as eyesight issues) and other barriers (such as making reading a shared experience) that prevent people continuing to read after a dementia diagnosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardback book with a free audio download, read by \u003cem\u003eBill Nighy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat people say\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Most people with dementia can read but there are few books designed specifically for them. Cognitive Books are written for the needs of people with dementia. They have the potential to give pleasure and may help improve social functioning.\"\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eProfessor Gill Livingston\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - University College London (UCL)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur products are tested and reviewed by people living with dementia and their carers to make sure they are fit for purpose. We use the feedback to decide which products to stock and to help with the information and advice we give.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe feedback also forms the basis of a regular \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"August 2024 Dementia together magazine panel article on Cognitive books\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alzheimers.org.uk\/get-support\/publications-and-factsheets\/dementia-together\/people-dementia-try-cognitive-books-matching-memories-game\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econsumer panel article\u003c\/a\u003e in our Dementia together magazine which may help you to decide if the product is suitable for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe encourage customers to review our products so if you decide to make a purchase we would be very pleased if you could add a review.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CBL Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44371264962714,"sku":"BO2400","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/5931\/9450\/files\/BillNighyandlookingbackatTheBeatles.png?v=1710171384"},{"product_id":"take-note-100-musical-ideas","title":"Take Note - 100 musical ideas","description":"\u003cp\u003eMusic is increasingly recognised as being an activity that can be of enormous benefit to those living with dementia. Take Note will help anyone working with older people to find ways of using music effectively, regardless of their musical training or ability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented on easy-to-access cards, there are 100 different ideas for using music. The cards include ideas for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncouraging participants to listen to music and join in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing music to help achieve particular effects, such as wellbeing and the relief of anxiety, depression and agitation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking with individuals and groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhancing social engagement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproving memory and communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resource has links to a website that illustrates the ideas set out on the cards, with videos and musical materials. Take Note is a useful aid for caregivers, music practitioners and therapists working with older people. The cards are also a helpful resource for family members of those with dementia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are 100 different ideas for using music to benefit those living with dementia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9 categories including;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elistening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epersonal music making\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emaking music in a group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efeeling and wellbeing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eremembering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecommunicating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esocialising\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emoving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eknowing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100 cards tried and tested by the authors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat cardboard storage box x1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCard size 21 x 15cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e27 cards over 9 categories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat people say\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur products are tested and reviewed by people living with dementia and their carers to make sure they are fit for purpose. 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