Memory

Memory kits are for people with memory loss, cognitive impairment, or dementia and their caregivers. The kits include materials designed to give a caregiver an opportunity to engage in conversation about life experiences.

Below are kits that were created by staff at Oregon.

Beach Day

The Beach Day Memory Kit contains a jar of sand and seashells, a beach towel in mesh bag, a pair of flip flops, a puzzle, 2 books, Blue Hawaii DVD, and ocean sounds CD.

Cats

The Cats Memory Kit contains a puzzle, 2 books, a cat stuffed animal, and a cat collar.

Cooking

The Cooking Memory Kit contains a Julia Child DVD, recipe box with cards, pot holders, kitchen towel, and kitchen spoons.

Dogs

The Dog Memory Kit contains a puzzle, book, squeaky toy, rope toy, dog bone, food bowl, dog stuffed animal.

Flower

The Flower Memory Kit contains a vase, bouquet of flowers, puzzle, and 3 books.

Sewing

The Sewing Memory Kit contains a ball of yarn, rolls of fabric, plastic sewing needles, bag of buttons, lacing cards, with string, plastic mesh sheets, 2 books, and a puzzle.

Tool

The Tool Memory Kit contains a book, puzzle, pair of work gloves, tool belt, screw drivers, tape measure, paint brushes, screw board, and assorted screws and tools.

Image
Photo of Tool Memory Kit

 

Image
The flower memory kit includes a vase, bouquet of flowers, a puzzle, 3 books, and a plastic bin.

Below are backpacks that the library purchased from MEternally and AGE-u-cate with a donation in memory of Marge Farris.

Autumn Collection Backpack

The Autumn Collection Backpack contains a DVD and Photo/Activity cards.

Read more about this collection on the MEternally website Autumn Collection Backpack

Farm Reminiscence Backpack

The Farm Reminiscence Backpack contains a DVD and Photo/Activity cards.

Read more about this collection on the MEternally website Farm Reminiscence Backpack

Flashback Cards

FlashBack™ is an interactive reminiscing activity that draws on the power of everyday items from the past to ignite the senses, evoke memories, and change relationships from employees and those living with dementia.

Read more about this collection on the AGE-u-cate website FlashBack Cards 

Great Outdoors Backpack

The Great Outdoors Backpack contains a DVD and Photo/Activity cards. 

Read more about this collection on the MEternally website Great Outdoors Backpack

Spring Collection Backpack

The Spring Collection Backpack contains a DVD and Photo/Activity cards. 

Read more about this collection on the MEternally website Spring Collection Backpack 

Summer Collection Backpack

The Summer Collection Backpack contains a DVD and Photo/Activity cards. 

Read more about this collection on the MEternally website Summer Collection Backpack

Image
Memory kits on the library shelf