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Do you have a loved one who has always enjoyed reading, but now struggles to follow a book because of memory problems? Perhaps illness or dementia have made reading difficult for them; or fatigue or medication may mean it's hard to concentrate. A Robin in the House and Other Stories contains seven feel-good stories of everyday life, specially designed for seniors and other readers with mild to moderate memory loss, or issues with focus and concentration. The clear large print and large page format make the book easy on the eyes. Features of the short stories include: - Simple, linear plots - No need to remember what happened on the previous page: frequent gentle hints remind the reader of the story - Familiar settings and situations (settings are British but non-specific) - Up-beat tone and cheerful resolutions - A mix of male and female main characters - Straightforward language to avoid confusion - No mention of dementia or memory loss in the book's contents or cover (though ordinary forgetfulness features in some stories) These easy-to-read stories have themes of family and friends, the outdoors and wildlife, gardens and pets, and cooking and hobbies. The seven stories in this volume are: A Robin in the House - A robin is hopping around Sally's kitchen! How can she lure it back out into the garden? Catch a Falling Leaf - When Matt takes his new neighbour Louisa for an woodland walk, they both end up chasing falling leaves and making wishes. A Piece of Cake - Mandy is determined to bake healthy cakes for her husband. But her vegetable-filled cakes don't turn out quite the way she hoped... Joe's Surprising Garden - Why is Joe giving his garden such a drastic makeover? All becomes clear when his grandchildren arrive. A Gift for Gaynor - Sue hasn't had a chance to buy her friend Gaynor a birthday present, so she hunts around her house for a gift; until Gaynor tells her that their friendship is the best present she could have. The Speedy Walking Group - Jane's first outing with the walking group is most enjoyable - but why is the group's leader walking so fast? It turns out there is a very good reason! Look What the Cat brought in! - When Colin looks after his daughter's cat, Lucky brings in unexpected gifts from the garden - and at the same time brings Colin some happy memories.

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