The Reading2Connect Care Partner Program
(for care partners of individuals living with dementia)
Enhancing Social-Emotional Wellbeing with Age/Dementia Capable Books
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A Program Derived from Evidence-Based Research
Senior care often overlooks the preserved reading abilities of long-term care residents.
Reading2Connect® is grounded in the proven belief that most people living with dementia retain functional reading skills.
The Care Partner Program taps into older adults’ lifelong connection to books, enriching their intellectual, emotional, and social wellbeing.
Each Care Partner receives:
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30-minute online training
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10 print books of their choice
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Age Appropriate and Dementia Capable Books
Reading2Connect® books are thoughtfully designed for readability and ease of use, while preserving the integrity of adult literature.
Modified text and rich illustrations allow most older adults to read and engage independently.
Topics range from popular—like pets, sports, and gardening—to culturally specific themes such as Civil Rights, the Korean War, Judaism, and the Japanese American story.
The books provide a visual scaffolding that supports memory, self-expression, and meaningful social connection.
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Multiple Languages.
Multiple Formats.
Reading2Connect® books are available in English, French, Spanish, Chinese, and Italian.
Through the Care Partner Program, books are offered as:
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Durable print books (washable, tear-resistant)
Videos of Reading2Connect in Action!
Reading2Connect® Care Partner Program
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Ex, Families, Volunteers, Hired Companions, Nursing Assistants
To pay by deposit or check, contact us for an invoice.
Unlimited access to 30-min recorded training
10 Reading2Connect Books on washable, tear-resistant paper
If a book is damaged, we replace it at no cost
No shipping costs. No subscription fee.
Ongoing, personal customer support