Reminiscence sessions and activities are a popular and effective means of providing pleasure, stimulation, meaning and purpose into the lives of elderly people. Our selection of products range from 'Flash Cards' to 'Activity Manuals' designed to stimulate memories and provide invaluable stimuli for group discussions and individual conversations.
1 Writing Life Histories Pack
Life histories are a valuable way of gathering information about a person’s life, background, family and social network. This book is a practical handbook which gives clear guidance on how to put together life histories in supportive or residential settings. With step-by-step guidance, ideas for different types of life histories, activities, strategies and material for prompting memories, helpful tools and writing tips, suggestions for support and forming partnerships with other local services, ideas for involving the person’s family and friends and discussion on ethical issues to be considered. The benefits include – an aid to memory; creative stimulation; a personalised identity when in a residential home; promotion of interaction and co- operation with others; continuity with previous life experience thus combating loss of identity as well as an excellent opportunity to pass on knowledge and experience to others. Knowing about past experiences will promote an understanding of behaviour, needs and outlook on life resulting in more personalised care. An indispensable resource for nurses, residential home staff, carers, tutors and occupational therapists, group facilitators in day centres, clubs for the elderly or learning disabilities.
The Memory Box contains a guidebook and 120 discussion cards to facilitate general reminiscence, produce memory diaries, put together guided autobiographies, or to help facilitate life reviews. Divided into twelve themes, the cards cover; family background; childhood and school days; adult life and children; working life; events; achievements; places; people; good times and bad times; favourite things; love and romance; and bits and pieces. The cards can be used with individuals or groups using spoken, recorded or written response and are adaptable for use with most clients and groups. Includes guidance on working with groups with learning difficulties, sensory or speech difficulties, dementia or bereavement, depression and illness. Contains a guide to using The Memory Box: Introduction; Using the cards for specific purposes; Working with different types of clients; Respecting differences; Issues to bear in mind; Appendices; 120 cards, boxed.
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M56322 Pack Decades Discussion Cards Pack - 1950’s and 60’s
40 photographic cards to introduce, remind and inform about people, places and events of the 1950s and 60s. Included in this pack are 40 discussion cards to use as triggers for; Conversation and Reminiscence/Memory Activities, Story Telling/Life Story Articulation, Language Skills. Each card contains an image, related information and some ideas to develop the subject further. These cards are an invaluable tool for tutors, care workers, nurses and occupational therapists working in hospitals, day centres, residential homes or educational settings facilitating the process of reminiscence.
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M56334 Pack Colorcards Life Times: Life Events Pack
A collection of 36 cards representing a range of key moments in life, offering an opportunity to consider, reflect and discuss how this might affect the individual, family, friends or group. Subjects include;
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Birth of a sibling First day at school
Running away from home
• Moving house • • • •
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Becoming a parent Acquiring a pet
Serious illness or disability Death of a relative or friend
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Time with family or friends Holidays
• Walks • • • •
First day at work
Passing an examination An act of bravery Car crash
The cards are suitable for use in a range of environments and will encourage participants to recall and discuss their own personal experiences. Also included is a booklet containing ideas for use and discussion points. Includes 36 cards, 148 x 210mm (6 x 81