Creative Reminiscence Collection

Vision

We want to positively transform the experience of people living with dementia. 

Creative reminiscence holds the key to living well with dementia. Storytelling, music and art bring joy and wonder which strengthens our connection to one another, with our sense of self and something greater than our self.

History of the Creative Reminiscence Collection

  • Handling Collections

  • Free Intergenerational Activity Ideas

  • Art One to Ones

  • Training

  • Exhibitions

  • Storytelling Cafes

Training for people working in dementia support

  • What is creative reminiscence? Why is it a powerful tool to engage with a person living with dementia? How can I begin to use it to unlock memories?

    In this one hour introduction training Caroline will give you an overview of creative reminiscence in dementia care through a short presentation, activity and discussion.

  • Create your Own Creative Reminiscence Collection

    Starting a reminiscence project and want ideas on how to bring items together to create meaning for a person living with dementia?

    In this two hour training Caroline will share how to create a cohesive handling collection using the five senses. She will share the discoveries and challenges she faced when putting together the Sheffield and Rotherham Collections. Through a series of 3 presentations, 2 activities and discussion you will be empowered to create your own collection.

  • Discover the Treasure of Creative Reminiscence

    Want to embed creative reminiscence into your organisation or creative practice? Want intergenerational creative art activities to lead on from a reminiscence session? Want tried and tested activities from across the world?

    In this three hour training Caroline will share her experience creating two Creative Reminiscence Collections, research from her Winston Churchill Travelling Fellowship and the top ten creative reminiscence arts ideas for people living with dementia. You will also be given access to course materials to try these activities for yourself.

Memory Box Handling Collections

Rotherham

St Peters Resource Centre Creative Reminiscence Collection

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Sheffield

Sheffcare Creative Reminiscence Collection

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Testimonials

  • “We really enjoyed todays session. The folks who come love to chat and having objects from their past really helps to start the conversation. We also learnt about music and making a personalised playlist for our clients which was great. I knew music was a great tool but didn’t realise it could do so much.”

    Volunteer at Firth Park Memory Cafe

  • I“I love the idea of having different themed boxes with objects in as a starting point to creativity. I work in dementia care and having a creative resource will enable me to do my job better. Giving a person living with dementia an opportunity to express themself is vital to person centred care.”

    The Montgomery Intergenerational Event

  • “We loved the wedding box. I got so excited that we put a whole wedding themed event on with a wedding cake and songs. We donated some of the things we’d bought to add to the collection to make it even more special. The wedding dresses definitely cause a stir.”

    Alzheimer’s society cafe manager at Bents Green Dementia Cafe

Funders and Partners we have worked with since 2017