Adaptive Publications Providing Social, Cultural, and Spiritual Engagement 

Lori La Bey talks with a variety of founders who are providing a variety of adaptive reading publications. This is a fabulous show that can be life-enriching for not just those living with dementia but for all older eyes! I think you will be amazed at all the resources we discussed and why they were developed.

Laurette Klier is a career educator-turned-passionate advocate for adaptive publications for elders in life review. Her series, NANA’S BOOKS uses nostalgic art and literature in considerate formats to facilitate meaningful communication and unite generations. 

Nikki Jardin Publisher and Co-Founder of Mirador Magazine - an award-winning, adaptive text publication. 

Luke Gilligan is the founder and CEO of Resense, a company that creates innovative and restorative products for individuals living with Dementia. Luke has a passion for care and creating unique, dementia-friendly products and experiences for individuals living with Dementia. 

Eric Kolb is the Executive Director of Songs & Smiles. The nonprofit uses dementia-friendly singalongs and magazines to keep families connected during the Alzheimer's journey.

Ann Aubitz is the Co-owner and Publisher of Kirk House Publishers and FuzionPress. She is proud to present the Reminisce Line of reader-friendly books that is filling a huge gap for those living with dementia as well as our elders who are avid readers and are finding typical offerings either too difficult or too easy to read.

Lessons Learned:

• How each person saw firsthand the need for adaptive reading publications in different ways
• How enabling people to continue to read had a major effect on health and wellness.
• Why a coalition of Adaptive Publications is critical to getting the word out these tools are available.
• How are these products different and why?
• Examples of how these "social prescriptions" are meeting a huge need in the reading industry.
• Hear examples of how dignity, respect, and engagement are maintained.

Contact Information

Mirador Website   https://www.miradormagazine.com

Email Nikki Jardin [email protected]

Social Media @miradormagazine 

Nana’s books Website  www.nanasbookseries.com

          Email Laurette Klier  [email protected]

Resense™ Website  www.resensebox.com

          Email Luke Gilligan [email protected]

Text or call: 317-224-3946 

Songs & Smiles Website   https://www.songsandsmiles.com

          Email Erik Kolb [email protected]

Reminisce  Book Line Website https://www.kirkhousepublishers.com/reminisce

          Phone 952-465-2623

 

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