New book invites those living with dementia to 'Come Sit Awhile'
Cork County Council Library and Arts Service has released a collection of short stories, poems and recipes that can be read by, or read to, a person with dementia. The book, called ‘Come Sit Awhile’, hopes to support reminiscing. Pictured at the launch in Innishannon are Emer O'Brien, County Librarian, Mayor of the County of Cork, Gillian Coughlan, author Alice Taylor and Deirdre Murphy Cork County Council Library Age Friendly Services. Picture Denis Boyle
A specially-curated selection of stories, poems and recipes, designed for reading by or to people with dementia, has been launched by Cork County Council Library and Arts Service.
‘Come Sit Awhile’ is designed to support reminiscing and conversation, and includes articles from long-running light-entertainment magazine Ireland’s Own, works by local historians, and family recipes from Darina Allen, including for her mother's apple pie.
