Guidelines for Library Services to Persons with Dementia

The purpose of this guidelines publication is to raise awareness in libraries, among library professionals, care givers, public policy makers, as well as among families and friends of persons suffering from dementia, that many types of library services and materials can help stimulate the memory while providing pleasure and entertainment. Experience shows that even persons with a middle-stage dementia can benefit from reading literature and obtaining information. These guidelines give practical recommendations on how to provide mental stimulate with books and other library materials. The publication also includes suggestions for library staff on how to tailor such services to the target population. The examples included are mostly taken from public libraries in Denmark.