Tell Me A Bedtime Story, presented by Dr. Lori and Friends

The Tell Me A Bedtime Story series was developed for older adults, especially adults who like to have books read to them, adults with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, and older adults who may need a little help falling to sleep. Each week, Dr. Lori will read 12-15 minutes of a calm, mindful story specially selected for this population of adults. Although the readings are developed for a specific population, they are also useful for all age groups, and many of the episodes, especially the first few, are helpful for Caregivers.

Dr. Lori's calm and quiet manner of speaking are perfect for bedtime reading. She seems to be in the room with you. Each episode ends with a brief meditation or mindfulness suggestion, reminding you to be in the here and now, be kind to yourself and others, and remember to breathe.

The Tell Me A Bedtime Story Series is produced by The James M. Dixon Foundation for Alzheimer's and Dementia Research and Support, Inc. For more information on The Foundation, please visit the website @ thejamesmdixonfoundationinc.com. If you have any questions, would like to subscribe to the newsletter, suggest a book, need more information about the book that is being read or would like to contact Dr. Lori, please send an email message to [email protected].

Welcome to the Tell Me A Bedtime Story Podcast , brought to you by The James M. Dixon Foundation. I am Dr. Lori and I am excited to read tonight’s story. It is a pleasure for me to bring to you a wonderful tale by Shel Silverstein, titled The Missing Piece. It was missing a piece, and it was not happy. So, it set off in search of its missing piece. What it finds on its search for the missing piece is simply and touchingly told in this story that explores the nature of quest and fulfillment.

Remember to stay tuned after the bedtime story for your meditation moments. This week's meditation is a very short story by Amy Rosenthal & Tom Lichtenheld titled, I Wish You More. Please enjoy this week's bedtime story.

The Tell Me A Bedtime Story Podcast is brought to you by The James M. Dixon Foundation. Stories are read by Dr. Lori and friends. Tonight's story is another wonderful tale by Shel Silverstein, titled The Missing Piece Meets the Big O. Last week, you listened to Shel Silverstein’s The Missing Piece, it is a pleasure to bring you the follow-up, The Missing Piece Meets the Big O. The missing piece sat alone, waiting for someone to come along and take it somewhere. The different ones it encounters and what the missing piece discovers, are described simply and compassionately in the words of Shel Silverstein.

Be sure to listen to the meditation moment after the bedtime story. This week's meditation moment are from the words of Anna Barnes are she teaches you to Smile Through Your Body.

Remember to subscribe to the Tell Me A Bedtime Story page. We will begin our contests and give-aways next week. However, you must be subscribed to win! Also, feel free to email us with comments, questions or suggestions.

Enjoy your bedtime story.

This bedtime story is brought to you by our friend Kay Solomon. I am ex is reading a delightful Native American tale titled Moon's Cloud Blanket. Have you ever wondered why we have weeping willow trees? Listen to this bedtime story and you may find the possible answer!

This weeks meditation speaks about the resilience we have and often forget because of all of the noise that is going on around us, and we often let guide our lives.

Enjoy!

A. A. Milne said, If ever there is a tomorrow we are not together, there is something you must always remember. You are braver than you believer, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. But the most important thing is, even if we're apart, I'll always be with you.

I think this is a perfect quote for this bedtime story selection, The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein. I am excited that this episode is being read by one of The Foundation's friends, actress, jazz vocalist and composer Maria Howell. I promise you will love her rendition of this classic story. Also, I want to introduce our first contest of the season. Please visit our Facebook page, James M Dixon Foundation, for more information. The contest is easy and the prizes are great. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to email me at [email protected].