Considering how closely we link the holidays with family time, it’s remarkable how easy it is for quality family time to get overshadowed by the busyness involved in actually hosting family gatherings. For older family members who may be hard of hearing or less mobile, it can be especially hard to feel like they’re getting quality family time during the holidays.

Reading is one of the best activities for exercising the mind and preventing Alzheimer’s. Unfortunately, because older eyes tend to have a harder time reading the small text in many books, seniors can find reading to themselves challenging.