January Book Recommendations for Seniors in Assisted Living Facilities
It is no secret that reading has many benefits, including explicitly slowing cognitive decline among seniors. Seniors in assisted living facilities with mobility issues can also benefit from reading, as it allows them to be entertained without leaving their living spaces. Reading is good for the brain, helps reduce stress, and is a source of comfort and joy. Integrating reading into your daily routine can be a delightful way to start the New Year.
So, let’s start the New Year with January book recommendations to keep the excitement and adventure alive!
Ward D by Freida McFadden
Amy is a medical student starting her career on the night shift at Ward D, a psychiatric ward. Dealing with an array of patients, Amy has been dreading the night work, plus the growing unease that something weird is happening within the hospital walls. Patients and staff began to disappear without a trace, making Amy question her sanity. Is she delusional, or is everyone’s safety at Ward D in danger? Add this suspense thriller to your to-read list,t and keep guessing what will happen until the last page.
The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
The Da Vinci Code follows Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon thrust into the murder of an elderly curator of the Louvre. The clues left by the late curator-led to the discovery of the secret society where prominent names were members: Sir Isaac Newton, Botticelli, Victor Hugo, and Da Vinci, among others. Langdon commissioned the expertise of French cryptologist Sophie Neveu to uncover the riddle left by Jacques Saunière, the Louvre’s curator. This book will expose the true nature of Jesus Christ and his relationship with Mary Magdalene. Will it shatter the foundation of the Catholic Church?
You Shouldn’t Have Come Here by Jeneva Rose
Grace Evans, a New Yorker, seeks temporary escape from city life and booked an Airbnb ranch in Wyoming owned by handsome owner Calvin Wells. Grace instantly got attracted to Calvin Wells, and the relationship deepened, leading to romance. As Grace’s departure is fast approaching, Calvin becomes increasingly obsessive while suspecting Grace is also hiding secrets of her own. Will the two end up together or fall apart with each motive and hidden identity?
Winterkill by C.J. Box
Winterkill blends suspense and mystery with Joe Pickett as the main character. Joe is thrust to investigate the slaughter of a herd of elk with the district supervisor of the National Forest as a suspect. The suspect was murdered, leading to the discovery of a survivalist group, the Sovereigns. When his foster daughter is kidnapped by her biological mother, who has joined the Sovereigns, the escalation escalates, and Joe takes it personally. Will Joe survive the harsh winter Wyoming landscape and the conflict between the Sovereigns and the FBI?
How to organize a book club in Assisted Living facilities
Reading is an excellent source of entertainment among seniors in assisted living facilities that could lead to great conversations. When looking for ways to be entertained while enhancing cognitive skills, reading will not disappoint.
Steps for Residents in Assisted Living Facilities
Begin by identifying residents in assisted living facilities who might be interested in joining your book club. You can start with your friends, clubmates, or family. Please encourage them to invite their friends too. Once you have your prospect, you set a date for your first meeting. Have this in your communal area, reading area, or anywhere accessible and comfortable for everyone. During the first meeting, you can have everyone’s input on the first book to read, whether hard copy or audiobook. Make a list of the top 12 titles to read, one for each month.
Also, determine when and where to hold your regular book meeting during the first meeting. It can be within the facility or in a different venue to change the scenery. Will this be once a month or bi-weekly? Consider the time frame for everyone to finish an entire book so you can discuss this at your next meeting.
Choose a new moderator for each meeting to ensure varied approaches. Rotating moderators will help ensure a fun and engaging book meeting, as each moderator will have a different perspective. And lastly, do not forget to give your book club a catchy name.
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