Tell Me A Bedtime Story, presented by Dr. Lori and Friends

This book is a good bedtime story for adults, as well as children.  Most of our bedtime stories are for older adults.  However, this one is equally enjoyable.

The book One has won 15 awards for Kathryn Otoshi, as she describes how the characters, who are colors and numbers, work their way through a dilemma with Red.  Although the book seems a little simplistic, it has a lot of meaning.  Sometimes, if we take a moment to think about our situations and concerns, we can almost always come up with a winning solution for everyone, even if we are having a dilemma with ourselves.

I hope you enjoy the book One, by Kathryn Otoshi.  For more information, please email me at [email protected].  Please visit the social media links for your chance to win a copy of this book, as well as a surprise gift.  

Dr. Lori

This is Dr.Lori and I want to welcome you back to our Bedtime Stories Podcast Series.  I am looking forward to reading the wonderfully simple, yet extremely meaningful and mindful book One by Kathryn Otoshi.  This book gives you something to think about when things are not going the way you know they should, however, you are not quite sure what to do.  Ms. Otoshi de-personalizes the book by removing names and using colors and numbers.  In the end, you will find that she has written a powerful book, with a powerful message that at the beginning may seem like child's play.  Of course, at the end of the reading, I will offer a bit of mindful meditation, before you drift off to sleep.

This week, we are offering a free giveaway of the book and a surprise gift.  Please follow us on Facebook @jamesdixonfoundation, Instagram @jamesdixonfoundation, and Twitter @jamesdixonfou to find out how to win your free gift.

I look forward to joining you for a bedtime story on Spotify, Google Podcast, Overcast, PocketCasts, RadioPublic, and Breaker, Monday, June 29, 2020 at 7:00 pm EST.  Of course, you can always listen at a later time.

Thought for the day:  Benjamin Franklin's self-described daily schedule included asking himself the same question every morning at breakfast: What good shall I do this day?

Have a wonderful day.  This is Dr. Lori.

This is the second reading by Dr. Lori of A Walk in the Wood by Joseph and Nancy Parent.  During this reading, Pooh participates in several mindfulness practices of being in the here and now, as he aimlessly wanders throughout various areas of The Wood.  During his aimless wandering he encounters two of his friends, Roo and Piglet, and encourages them to join him on his adventure.

The Tell Me A Bedtime Story series was developed for older adults, especially adults who like to have books read to them, adults with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, and older adults who may need a little help falling to sleep.  Each week, Dr. Lori will read 12-15 minutes of a calm, mindful story specially selected for this population of adults.  Although the readings are developed for a specific population, they are also useful for all age groups, and many of the episodes, especially the first few, are helpful for Caregivers.  

Dr. Lori's calm and quiet manner of speaking are perfect for bedtime reading.  She seems to be in the room with you. Each episode ends with a brief meditation or mindfulness suggestion, reminding you to be in the here and now, be kind to yourself and others, and remember to breathe.

The Tell Me A Bedtime Story Series is produced by The James M. Dixon Foundation for Alzheimer's and Dementia Research and Support, Inc.  For more information on The Foundation, please visit the website @ thejamesmdixonfoundationinc.com.  If you have any questions, would like to subscribe to the newsletter, suggest a book, need more information about the book that is being read or would like to contact Dr. Lori, please send an email message to [email protected].