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Reading is Caring
Discover how shared reading can support those living with dementia. A gentle, informative session on connection through storytelling. Free but ticketed
Harmony Garden and Orchard, St Mary's Road, Melrose, TD6 9LJ
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Reading is Caring is a Scottish Book Trust programme which seeks to support people living with dementia and their Accompanying Adults. Through free, tailored support, Scottish Book Trust equips Accompanying Adults with the knowledge and tools needed to undertake personalised shared reading. This is an information and shared reading session for people living with dementia and their care partners.
‘It was as if when we read together, she was lost with me in the story, and we then talk about the story as if her dementia was no longer there.’ Rosemary, a professional Accompanying Adult for Margaret who is living with dementia.
Free but ticketed
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