New book and DVD pack published for Welsh-speaking dementia sufferers

A social enterprise has published a book and related pack specifically designed for Welsh-speaking people with dementia.

Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau (Land Of My Fathers), which is written in Welsh but has English subtitles, is a pack containing a 64-page book, a DVD and postcards in Welsh and has been published by Pictures To Share, a community interest company which specialises in publishing dementia-friendly books.

The aim is for the book to prompt communication and discussion among dementia patients and their carers.

Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau portrays many of the things that people from Wales will relate to, and that will prompt discussion and communication. Familiar songs, beautiful poems, photographs and paintings of work, leisure, childhood, the Welsh landscape and traditions. English translations are included so that non-Welsh speakers can also use the book.

This title is funded by the Welsh national Lottery and has been developed in consultation with many people and organisations throughout Wales.

The book and related pack is priced £20 and is available from the Pictures To Share website.