Whether curled up by
the fireplace in the winter or relaxing poolside in the summer, millions of
people read books everyday. Reading keeps our minds active and allows us to
learn more about the world around us.
But as we age, loss of
vision and other sight impairments often interfere with the ability to read
easily and comfortably. Therefore making a once-loved hobby, difficult and
inaccessible.
Luckily, for seniors
with sight impairments, there has been a tremendous rise in e-readers like the
Amazon Kindle and Kobo
Forma, both of which allow users to enlarge the text to a custom size that
works for them. Kindles and Formas also provide optimum background light, so
it’s easy on the eyes.
E-readers are great
for those with mild to moderate vision impairment who often struggle to read
the pages of a traditional book. Once connected to the internet, users have
access to vast libraries of e-books from around the world!
Audiobooks are also
incredibly popular among those with sight impairments, and many audiobook apps
like Audible and Homer Player can be used with a smartphone or a computer. Even
those without vision impairments love audiobooks because of the convenience,
and because it’s great fun to listen to the voice actors bring the book to
life.
Audiobooks are sometimes narrated by celebrities, and
here are five of our favorites:
- Brother & Sister, written and narrated by Diane Keaton.
This memoir from the famous actress explores her relationship with her
younger brother, and reflects on the different paths they took in
life.
- My Name is Lucy Barton, written by Elizabeth Strout and narrated
by actress Laura Linney. This best-selling novel details the complicated
relationship between a woman and her mother, and was also performed as a
play several years back.
- The Dharma Bums, written by Jack Kerouac and narrated by
actor Ethan Hawke. Kerouac, one of the most popular Beat Generation
writers, chronicles his relationship with another young writer as they
travel across the country searching for happiness, the meaning of life,
and everything in between.
- Year of the Monkey, written and narrated by Patti Smith. The
award-winning author recounts a transformative year of her life in this
memoir.
- Uncommon Type, written and narrated by Tom Hanks. The
legendary actor reads his wonderful short story collection.
Enjoying reading in assisted living
At UMC
at The Shores, we believe assisted living residents should be able to
continue to pursue and enjoy their hobbies to the best of their ability.
Whether it’s reading, sewing, music, or something else, our assisted living
community is designed to fully support residents when they can no longer (or
choose not to) live at home.
Many people in
assisted living continue to enjoy their interests. When it comes to reading,
audiobooks and e-readers have made reading more accessible to older adults with
vision impairment and other accessibility issues. This advanced technology
allows our residents to continue appreciating the things they love, while our
associates are happily on stand-by to assist with any technological issues when
needed.
For more information
about The Shores, or if you have any questions about assisted living,
please contact our team today.
Discover why we’re the trusted assisted living community for so many people in
the South Jersey area.
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