Memory Kits
Memory Kits
Reminiscence therapy is an activity which promotes the sharing of memories and the telling of stories. Favorite Things products help people connect to one another through the reminiscence of their own favorite things. Whether one-on-one or in a group setting, the ability to share life experiences and advice with others enhances our sense of worth and general well-being. Favorite things products stimulate memories through the vibrant pictures and video clips you will find in our photo cards and videos. Our companion activity cards are great conversation starters, promote creativity and create bridging and understanding between generations from our youngest to oldest. By reminiscing about your own and others favorite things, people learn more about each other, form connections, and experience joy and contentment. In doing so, reminiscence can provide a much-needed break from the routine, and combat loneliness, and generate happiness.
We acquired these kits through MEternally.
➤Remembering the 1950s
Enjoy a nostalgic trip back to the 1950s with the DVD epidsodes about cars, fashion, and music, then share memories with the activity cards, KardLet, and booklet with menus and mementos.
➤Cat Reminiscences
The cat collection is for everyone who loves their kitty cats. Whether the fierce and beautiful big cats or the sweet kitten that fits in a coffee cup, they are absolutely mesmerizing. Their unique shapes, sizes, fur, and of course their beautiful and colorful eyes bring us joy. Whether they take a cat nap or pounce on a string for fun, they are sure to win your heart. Relax to the music and enjoy our cat collection. Instrumental background music matches the mood or activity level of each video segment.
➤Great Outdoors
The great outdoors collection brings the outdoors indoors, along with the memories of the great times spent in the woods, the water, or wherever makes your heart happy. Whether paddling your canoe, building a campfire, baiting a hook, or sitting in your hunting blind waiting for the perfect shot ... there is something for everyone. The instrumental background music matches the mood or activity level of each video. Videos are slow changing slideshows of photos and video shorts with an easy to use menu.
➤Patriotic Reminiscences
The patriotic collection brings together service members from all branches, their transportation, tools, uniforms, and everyday activities of active duty, reserves, veterans, and family members. Independence Day, with its fireworks, and hometown parades is a perfect conversation starter. Old Glory brings pride and comfort to all generations while memorial ceremonies and landmarks help to reminisce those we have lost and appreciate the sacrifices made to bring and maintain democracy and freedom.
➤Pet Reminiscences
The Remembering Pets collection reminds us of animals both big and small that are looking for homes. As we reminisce about pets we have had in our lives we recall the impact they had on ourselves and our families.
Take our Library of Things Survey!
Please take a moment to fill out a short survey about the Library of Things collection using the link below. Responses regarding what items you would like to see in the library of things will help staff build the best collection possible to serve patrons and the community!
If you have any questions regarding the new Library of Things collection, please feel free to call the Ohio County Public Library at 304-232-0244 or email us at [email protected]
