At Lake View, a simple change in format made a meaningful difference for one resident this week.
Jeanette, who has a long-standing love of books, especially crime stories and real dramas, was supported to try something new through the home’s Echo Book Club. Over the years, reading had become more difficult for her, particularly with smaller text and the concentration needed to follow a printed book. With that in mind, the team chose the audio book version of Crime and Punishment.
The session proved to be a lovely success. Jeanette was engaged, concentrating well and clearly enjoying the chance to reconnect with something she has always loved. The photograph from the session captures her holding a tablet with a wonderfully surprised expression, reflecting the pleasure of discovering a new way to enjoy books.
Moments like this show how important it is to adapt activities around the individual. By finding an approach that suited Jeanette’s needs, the team helped make literature accessible again in a way that felt enjoyable and familiar. Supporting personal interests in this way can help maintain identity, encourage focus and bring real pleasure to everyday life.
At Lake View, it was a positive reminder that sometimes trying something new can open the door back to a much-loved pastime.