Photograph based book reccs for mum in hospital

[Cheeesus]

I wondered if anyone has found anything that might amuse my mother. She’s post stroke and so it needs to be not too heavy, physically. Something on the royal family or travel round the uk?

No idea on photography books, but - can she use her hands? It occurs to me that a nice colouring book for grown ups would engage her for longer because it gives her something to do, and also they are very lightweight. Something like this with a lovely set of pencils or good felt tips or gel pens? Very absorbing and relaxing and probably also good to keep her using/stretching her skills, brain, motor, concentration etc.

Bloom Coloring Book for Adults: Relaxing Flowers Coloring Pages to Color : Woodley, Parker and: Amazon.co.uk: Books

Is something like this any good?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Memories-Memory-Seniors-Dementia-Picture/dp/B08NF2Z89Q

https://www.amazon.co.uk/1960s-Memory-Lane-dementia-patients/dp/1977554792

There are quite a few like this on Amazon

Not what you asked but could audio books be a good distraction?

I came across yesterday the range of Café Royal documentary photograph books. They are like thick A5 pamphlets, so very light to hold. They have for instance ones on various areas of London. I bought one on Greenham Common for my mother. They are about £7 each. Here's the link: Café Royal Books.

That’s a great idea, but she can only use one hand so I don’t know if she can hold it in place. I will have a ponder.

These are lovely! I’ve ordered two :)

Yes maybe. She’s got a tv but then is a bit at the mercy of what’s on at that moment.

These are fab, thanks! I will have a look.

Thank you so much everyone!

How about one of those old photo books of wherever she grew up/lived when young? They tend to be fairly thin paperbacks but really interesting and a nice trip down memory lane. Obviously not appropriate if she didn't have a happy childhood though.

Do they make portable dvd players any more? I ask because back in the early 00s I had an extended stay in hospital with a very short attention span for anything. A friend brought a little dvd player and some easy films. I really didn't have the patience or capability for much plot but the visual spectacle of the seabed in Finding Nemo was captivating.
TLDR: if portable dvd players are still available or you can get her an inexpensive MP4 player with a 6 inch screen: get visuals; kids films with great backgrounds and nature documentaries.

These are great, and I'm very relieved to see that they don't mention memory loss or dementia ( says so in the blurb) as that would really distress my mother. Tempted to order one.

@Cheeesus I've created a photo album book from recent digital photos of mum's friends and family. I'm hoping it goes down well. I used photobox. Might be something you could do too?

Mine is also in hospital following a stroke.