Elder Care in Avon, IN – Classic Books to Read

Elder Care in Avon, INThere are so many great classic novels to read, this article is just a random sampling of a few off that list. You can choose what appeals to you or do an online search for the best classics and you will have literally hundreds to choose from. Reading is a great pastime for both caregivers and elderly loved ones.

Reading is a great relaxing technique as well as a way to keep the brain exercised and in good shape. Reading is a good way to learn new things and keep your vocabulary and word recall sharp. Help your elderly loved one by always supplying them with a good variety of books to read. If they need some help reading, get books in large print, supply them with a page-size magnifying glass, or get someone to read to them. Family members can take turns reading or a caregiver from home care for the elderly can spend some time each day reading to them.

Here are just a few of the benefits of reading every day:

  • Great method for stress reduction
  • Increases your knowledge and wisdom
  • Super method for mental stimulation, keeps brain healthy and strong
  • Improves your memory and keeps it sharp longer
  • Helps forge new brain pathways and lends strength to existing one
  • Stabilizes your moods
  • Improves your concentration and focus; increases your productivity
  • Improves your writing skills as well as analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • It is practically free entertainment. It’s one of the cheapest, easiest and most effective brain enhancer and form of entertainment.

The following list doesn’t provide details on each book because they are so readily available online. Many of these titles will sound familiar. After all, they are classics.

  1. Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift.
  2. Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe.
  3. Don Quixote by Miguel De Cervantes.
  4. Emma by Jane Austen.
  5. Frankenstein by Mary Shelley.
  6. The Count of Monte Christo by Alexandre Dumas
  7. David Copperfield by Charles Dickens
  8. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
  9. Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
  10. Moby Dick by Herman Melville
  11. Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray
  12. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
  13. Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
  14. Little Women by Louisa M. Alcott
  15. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
  16. Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
  17. The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame
  18. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
  19. Charlotte’s Web by E. B. White
  20. Lord of the Flies by William Golding

 

The caregivers at Great Care are available to talk with you and your family about all of your home care needs. Great Care is an elder care agency providing quality and affordable elder care in Avon, IN and the surrounding areas. Call (317) 595-9933 for more information.

About Julie Sullivan

Julie Sullivan is the Owner at GreatCare of Indianapolis IN.
GreatCare is a licensed, personal services agency, providing in-home care services to the Indianapolis, Indiana and surrounding areas. We serve the personal health and daily care needs of seniors or individuals who prefer to stay at home, but require assistance with everyday activities, such as dressing, personal hygiene, meal preparation, laundry or errands. Our team of certified nurse aids and home health aids can provide you with personalized, in-home care services to meet your needs, including:
Daytime hourly in-home care
Temporary or post-hospital respite care
24-hour, around-the-clock home care
Morning and evening care
Overnight / Slumber care
In addition, we offer our Care Compass service, to assist in setting the course for the next stage in your loved ones life. We guide you through the currents of aging, and help you find your true north. Our licensed nurses, with experience in hospice and geriatric care, will help guide you through the complex and often sensitive journey of selecting an in-home care service, and will provide a smooth transition to a new way of life for your loved one, without the anxiety and fear.

Our current nursing and management team has more than 75 years of combined experience in the home healthcare services industry. All of our caregivers are bonded, insured and screened thoroughly, so you know you’ll be receiving the greatest care possible. That’s why we stand by our mission: to deliver the same, quality care we expect for ourselves and our loved ones.
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