A Digital Book Subscription for Persons with Dementia
Viva Stories by CONNECT is a digital book subscription designed for older adults, including those with dementia. Backed by years of NIH-funded research, these engaging, easy-to-read booklets spark conversation, connection, and meaningful engagement—perfect for both group activities and one-on-one interactions.
With a simple online dashboard, you get unlimited, instant access to the full Viva Story library. Choose to download and print the booklets or display them on the CONNECT app—ideal for reading together on a large-screen TV.
As a subscriber, you’ll also enjoy free trials of 30 additional activities from the award-winning CONNECT app, giving you even more ways to bring joy and connection to those with cognitive challenges.
Start your subscription today and rediscover the joy of reading and discussion!
What is CONNECT?
Viva Stories by CONNECT is one piece of a larger, award-winning engagement platform designed specifically for individuals with dementia. While Viva Stories offers an extensive selection of easy-to-read, research-backed booklets to spark conversation and connection, CONNECT is a comprehensive digital engagement system featuring over 1,000 activities that support cognitive stimulation, social interaction, and quality of life.
The Viva Stories subscription provides a glimpse into the full CONNECT experience, offering a taste of the meaningful engagement that the complete system delivers.
To explore everything CONNECT has to offer, visit www.theconnectapp.com and see how it can transform engagement for individuals with dementia.
Heartwarming Testimonials
“One of the best”
"I have been working at a nursing home for more than 20 years, and this is one of the best things I have ever done."
Life Enrichment Director in Winchester, MA
"All I want to do is scream from the mountains the benefits I have seen!"
"I love the program and all I want to do is scream from the mountains the benefits I have seen!"
Nicole Morgan, Executive Director of AHAVA Memory Care in Pittsburgh, PA
"These stories have been so emotionally moving"
I have used Viva Stories with individuals, groups, and family members. The experiences created using these stories have been so emotionally moving, inspiring for all involved, but most importantly for the person living with dementia.
Eric Kessler, Life Enrichment Director
"We have been tremendously enjoying the stories!"
"We have been tremendously enjoying the stories! It is amazing - 90% of our families joining our day program would say that their loved one used to love to read but has stopped doing so. Once in our program, 90% of our day program participants take part in our book club. The format of your stories makes it possible"
​Better Day Adult Social Day Program