Hands Still Know: 30 Gentle Faith and Familiar-Motion Moments for Adults Living with Alzheimer's Dementia

When words become harder, connection can still live in familiar movement.Hands Still Know is a gentle, faith-centered activity and connection book created for adults living with Alzheimer's and dementia-and for the family members and caregivers sharing the moment with them.Each two-page activity combines encouraging Scripture, a comforting truth, one familiar hand motion, and a simple illustration. Caregiver guidance includes an invitation, a way to complete the motion together, an easier alternative, reassuring words to say, and something gentle to notice.Inside, you'll find: - 30 familiar-motion moments using simple, safe objects - Large-print Scripture and calming, encouraging truths - Clear illustrations to see and use together - Activities such as folding a cloth, turning a page, arranging flowers, tapping a rhythm, and resting hands - No writing, quizzes, memory testing, scoring, or pressure - Safety-minded guidance for family members and caregiversThe activities can be adapted to the person's comfort, abilities, and needs. A moment may include completing the motion, watching someone demonstrate it, touching a familiar object, or simply resting together.Nothing has to be remembered. Nothing has to be completed correctly. A peaceful moment together is enough.Created by Kimberly A. Fernandes in honor of her mother, Hands Still Know is a companion to Still Held and can also be enjoyed as a meaningful stand-alone book.