and production by Melissa Hooke Sharing Memories Using Reminiscence Activities With Seniors Todays Webinar Introductions Accessing the webinar features Handouts The Nature of ID: 386170
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Facilitation, technical support
and productionby Melissa HookeSlide3Slide4Slide5Slide6
Sharing Memories
Using Reminiscence Activities With SeniorsSlide7
Today’s
WebinarIntroductionsAccessing the webinar features…HandoutsSlide8
The
Nature of Library ProgramsMost programs = presenter + audienceAdding the element of memorySlide9
What is reminiscence?
The act of recollecting our past experiences or events.Through reminiscing we share our lives with others and remind ourselves of important times and relationships.Slide10
Is this…
Life Review?Oral History?Guided Autobiography?Slide11
What value is there in reminiscing?
Reliving important times and relationshipsPassing on family stories and traditionsHelping to understand our livesReflecting on and assessing life achievementsRediscovering the expectant joy of our youthSlide12
Who benefits from reminiscing?
Older adultsIntergenerational groups (see LegacyProject.org)Slide13
We’re reaching older adults who…
Live in assisted living facilities and retirement communitiesAttend adult daycare and congregate meal programsSlide14
What does reminiscence look like?
Typical conversationsQuestions that promote discussionGroup size and locationMembers of the groupSlide15
Triggering &
Stimulating MemoriesIt’s more than, “Tell me about your life.”Our senses are the building blocks of memory.Slide16
Visual
TriggersPhotosAds, flyers, postcardsMovie clipsMapsSlide17
Sound
TriggersMusic and songsOld radio showsVoices of famous peopleNature soundsSlide18
More
TriggersAroma and Taste FoodsFragrances Daily life smellsTouch ObjectsHuman touchSlide19
Who should do this?
Our rolesLibrary staff and volunteersCriteria and trainingSlide20
Activities
Using ReminiscenceLiterature-based discussionsCommunity conversationsPeople and storiesBook discussionsReaders theaterWriting and journalingBiFolkal kits and materialsSenior storytellingSlide21
Community Conversations
Theme-based activities with thoughtful discussionTypical activities2 sample discussionsSuccessful topicsSlide22
More
ActivitiesPeople and StoriesProcessAudienceTypical discussionBook Discussion GroupsDiscussion formatChoice of titlesSlide23
More
ActivitiesReaders Theater Program formatLibrary or senior ledSample themesWriting and JournalingProgram formatsActivities Slide24
BiFolkal
Kits & MaterialsProgram materials for remembering and sharingHistoryKit componentsProgram activitiesSlide25
Senior
StorytellingProgram formatInvolving seniorsTime Slips programsSlide26
Sources of
Stories, Essays & PoemsWhat makes a good reading?Online sourcesLibrary resourcesPermissionsSlide27
Where do we go from here?
QuestionsFor further information…Slide28
Rick Scott, Governor
Ken Detzner, Secretary of StateFlorida Department of StateDivision of Library and Information ServicesThis publication has been funded under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, administered by the Florida Department of State’s Division of Library and Information Services.