Reminiscence Memory Box
$175.00 inc. GST
A Memory Box is now considered an essential part of dementia care particularly for people who have recently moved into a care home.
Memory Box – A Personalised Display for Reminiscence and Orientation Therapy
Our Memory Box is a secure and thoughtfully designed personal display cabinet, ideal for safely housing familiar and meaningful memorabilia. Created with the needs of individuals living with dementia in mind, it serves as a powerful tool to spark memories, encourage conversation, and support emotional well-being.
Ideal For:
- Dementia care and memory support units
- Care home residents seeking a personalised space
- Families and carers looking to stay emotionally connected
Benefits:
- Stimulates Memory Recall: Personal items displayed in the box help residents connect with past experiences, promoting reminiscence and emotional comfort.
- Encourages Meaningful Interaction: Acts as a prompt for family members, carers, and staff to engage in conversations rooted in the resident’s personal history.
- Supports Orientation and Identity: Commonly placed outside a resident’s room, the memory box offers a visual cue to aid navigation and reinforce identity within a care setting.
- Safe and Secure Display: Designed to safely showcase keepsakes, photographs, and small objects without the risk of loss or damage.
- Aesthetic and Practical: With a durable, discreet design, the memory box complements any care home environment while offering genuine therapeutic value.
Please note: The Memory Box shown filled with items is for display purposes only.
A simple and effective activity for a Memory Box is a “Reminiscence Conversation Session”, where a caregiver or family member sits with the person and gently asks them to talk about the items in their box.
Example Activity: “Tell Me About This”
Steps:
- Choose one or two items from the Memory Box.
- Ask open-ended questions like:
- “What does this remind you of?”
- “Who gave you this?”
- “Where were you when this photo was taken?”
- Listen actively and encourage storytelling.
- Record or jot down key memories to share with family or staff.
This activity promotes memory recall, connection, and emotional comfort.
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Size:
(w) 30 cm x (h) 40cm x (d) 6cm.
Includes one perspex shelf.
