Memory Joggers for Alzheimer’s Patients

One of the activities I conducted in a nursing home consisted of jogging memories and reminiscing about family history.  We used a questionnaire the acitivities aide and I discussed with the group and recorded their answers.

These were fun for the residents, who chatted among themselves as we introduced the memory joggers.  These also can be fun for families to use with their family member with Alzheimer’s.  I enjoyed writing down and recording my mom’s reminiscing for her family.

I’ve recently discovered a book that will aid in jogging memories, Mothballs in My Attic, by Cindy O’Neill at www.mimabook.com .  This book uses words to bring back memories.

Cindy mentioned that it’s been used as a resource tool  by activity planners in the medical field as well as caregivers for dementia patients.  More information about the book and how it’s been used can be found on her site.  You can check it out to see if it’s something you might find useful.