Memory Moments Activities
During the Coronavirus we have sadly had to postpone our Memory Moments cafes but we are aware that isolation may be difficult for a lot of people and we wanted to create a place where you could find things to do, watch or participate in whilst isolating to keep active and minds occupied. We hope that some of the following might be useful and we will keep this page updated with new things. If you require dementia or carer support then please scroll to the bottom of the page where you will find some useful contact numbers.
We have added some new videos of actual footage of London back in the 1920's and 1967 which we thought might be interesting.
We have added some new videos of actual footage of London back in the 1920's and 1967 which we thought might be interesting.
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Cafe Entertainers: SING-A-LONG with our cafe singers
Our friends at Know Dementia have been working with some of our regular cafe entertainers to provide us with weekly entertainment to watch or sing along to in your own home. This week we have two new performances for you. The first is from Keith and Mike with some soothing sounds and secondly we have Ed (who some of you may remember drumming with) bringing us rhythms by the river. We hope you enjoy the performances.
Join Keith and Mike for their swingalong karaoke and Ed and Bamaba singing by the river
Join Jim and Natalie for a sing-along with the following two videos.
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Join Rosie for a sing along with her new latin flavour and also country songs.
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Our Animal Animals
Our cafe friends 'Our Amazing Animals' have been keeping us updated on how their animals are getting on. We are so looking forward to being able to see them in real life soon.
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Music to listen to
This week we have Cliff Richard and the Shadows to sing along to and the wonderful voic eof Nat King Cole
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Classical Music
This week we have an Andre Rieu concert and Andrea Bocelli concert for hope in Italy
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Country Music
This week we have some Diana Krall and Loretta Lynn singing country songs to sing along with
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THEATRE & MUSICALS
During this period of the coronavirus a number of production companies are sharing their plays and shows so that people can enjoy them. The following are just a couple that you can view: The Wizard of Oz and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat
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INTERVIEWS WITH ACTORS/SINGERS etc
The following are some Michael Parkinson interviews with Kenneth Williams bLes Dawson
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MUSEUMS & HISTORIC PLACES
Tours from the comfort of home!
Many places of interest have added virtual tours on their websites so that you can visit statley homes, museums and even the Vatican from the comfort of your favourite armchair. Here are some that we thought you might find interesting:
- Vatican - click here to view the tours
- The Louvre - click here to view the tours around the musuem
- National History museum - click here to view a tour of the museum
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MEMORIES AND REMINISCENE
Below are some reminiscene videos such as a day in London back in 1920 and a video of street scenes in London 1967
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A day in London in 1920
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Footage of the Queen Mother
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NATURE, FLORA AND FAUNA
There are a number of various ways to view nature and gardens etc on the internet, here are a few options
- Dutch flower park of Keukenhof are showcasing their profusion of blooms. Click here to view
- Kew Gardens have a virtual tour, click here to view
- Claude Monet's garden in Giverny France can be viewed here
- RHS Wisley Garden in Surrey, click here to view
- Waddesdon Manor, a National Trust property have a tour of their grounds, click here to view the tour
- Buckingham Palace website has a variety of lectures, historical facts and interesting videos here
Below are some documentaries around the UK which are interesting to watch
NATURE, FLORA AND FAUNA
There are a number of various ways to view nature and gardens etc on the internet, here are a few options
- Dutch flower park of Keukenhof are showcasing their profusion of blooms. Click here to view
- Kew Gardens have a virtual tour, click here to view
- Claude Monet's garden in Giverny France can be viewed here
- RHS Wisley Garden in Surrey, click here to view
- Waddesdon Manor, a National Trust property have a tour of their grounds, click here to view the tour
- Buckingham Palace website has a variety of lectures, historical facts and interesting videos here
Below are some documentaries around the UK which are interesting to watch
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TRAINS, PLANES & CARS
Below are some interesting videos on the spitfire and RAF Bomber command
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Watch some interesting spitfire footage
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Footage about the Raf Bomber command
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Interesting programme about making a boat
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Reminesce with a 1962 car show in Earls Court
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REMINISCENCE ACTIVITIES
There are some wonderful reminiscene things on the internet which can be really useful for creating reminscene talking points. Here are a few that we like:
BBC Reminiscene achieve designed to trigger memories and reminiscence talking points by viewing various pictures and music etc. Click here to access the website
Talking Pictures is a British free-to-air vintage-film and nostalgia television channel. Click here to view the website
West Sussex Library have a local history section with interesting information, pictures and guides etc, click here to view
AUDIO BOOKS
Listening to audio books can be theraputic and If you struggle to hold a book for any reason audio books offer a great way to have access to fantastic titles. There are a number of places offering audio books, if you have a library card you can access free audiobooks or Audible are offering a free trial for new subscribers. Click the images below to visit the websites.
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PUZZLES AND GAMES
There are lots of puzzles you can complete online, Simply Daily Puzzles has a variety of games from chess, wordsearches to sudoku (click the left hand picture to be taken to the site).
The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford have turned a number of their artifacts into online jigsaws. Click here to go to their website and then choose which picture you would like to complete.
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COLOURING
Colouring is a great way to relieve stress, it is very theraputic. There are many free colouring pages on the internet but we quite liked these ones
- Faber Castell, click here to view the different pages
- Farrow and Ball 'Colour by Nature' activity colouring sheets, click here to view
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KEEP MOVING
There are lots of online classes that you can find but we thought the Green Goddess was a safe option to start with. If you click here you can view a number of different exercise videos that you can join in with. Some of you will remember Rosaria from our cafe, join her for our special Know Dementia movement video
KEEP MOVING
There are lots of online classes that you can find but we thought the Green Goddess was a safe option to start with. If you click here you can view a number of different exercise videos that you can join in with. Some of you will remember Rosaria from our cafe, join her for our special Know Dementia movement video
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SPIRITUAL/RELIGIOUS AND PRAYER
During Covid-19 Fr Chris is streaming mass daily on our Facebook page here. If you would like someone prayed for, please submit the form here (prayer requests are confidential and seen only by Fr Chris). In addition to these, here are a few other things we thought might be of interest:
The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham are streaming their 6pm evening prayer from the Holy House on the Shrine’s website and YouTube as well as on Facebook. The videos below are the National Pilgrimage at Walsingham and a beautiful virtual choir of nuns singing 'Salve Regina' which we hope you will enjoy.
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ACTIVITIES AT HOME
Everyday activities can become difficult for people with Alzheimer’s or dementia but like all of us they still have a need to feel successful and during this period of Covid-19 where isolation is having an effect on us all having activities to do at home can help make a difference to your loved one with dementia. The following activities may be worth trying as the person you are caring for may want to do something and by doing something may have a positive effect on reducing their anxiety.
Create a memory box
A memory box can help a person feel connected to their past, their hobbies or career. Get any kind of box and fill it with things the person will conect to which could be photos, keepsakes, or objects from hobbies.
A memory box can help a person feel connected to their past, their hobbies or career. Get any kind of box and fill it with things the person will conect to which could be photos, keepsakes, or objects from hobbies.
Create a box of fun fabrics
This can be useful for someone who used to enjoy sewing or fabric crafts. Get a box and put dozens of pieces of assorted fabrics inside. Try to get different colors and a variety of textures like lace, felt, silk, velvet, wool, cotton, etc.
This can be useful for someone who used to enjoy sewing or fabric crafts. Get a box and put dozens of pieces of assorted fabrics inside. Try to get different colors and a variety of textures like lace, felt, silk, velvet, wool, cotton, etc.
Make a DIY picture puzzle
Print a copy of a favorite family photo or scenery that’s special to the person. You could print out a photo or image they like, like a car, a place they like or family etc. Then laminate the photo and cut it into four (or more) puzzle-piece shaped pieces to make a personalized DIY puzzle.
Print a copy of a favorite family photo or scenery that’s special to the person. You could print out a photo or image they like, like a car, a place they like or family etc. Then laminate the photo and cut it into four (or more) puzzle-piece shaped pieces to make a personalized DIY puzzle.
Untie knots
Find or buy a length of medium-thickness rope and loosely tie a few simple knots and then ask the person to help you untie them.
Find or buy a length of medium-thickness rope and loosely tie a few simple knots and then ask the person to help you untie them.
Create a playlist
Music can be very beneficial for someone with dementia. Create a playlist including different songs or music that the person liked.
Music can be very beneficial for someone with dementia. Create a playlist including different songs or music that the person liked.
Dementia Support
If you require any support during this period of coranavirus many charities are still available to offer support via telephone etc. The following may be useful:
THE ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY
Dementia charity providing support and advice
Telephone: 01403 213017
Website: www.alzheimers.org.uk
Dementia Connect support line: 0333 150 3456
Memory Assesment Service: 01403 213017
ADMIRAL NURSE DEMENTIA HELPLINE
Dementia UK’s confidential helpline is staffed by Admiral nurses and provides emotional and practical support.
Helpline: 0800 888 6678
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.dementiauk.org
CARERS SUPPORT
Carers Support helpline is available for anyone needing advice or support
Helpline: 0300 028 8888
Website: www.carersupport.org.uk
KNOW DEMENTIA
Know Dementia provide support for people with dementia and their families/carers. Whether you just need a friendly listening ear or information they are there to help.
Telephone: 01273 494300
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.knowdementia.co.uk
If you require any support during this period of coranavirus many charities are still available to offer support via telephone etc. The following may be useful:
THE ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY
Dementia charity providing support and advice
Telephone: 01403 213017
Website: www.alzheimers.org.uk
Dementia Connect support line: 0333 150 3456
Memory Assesment Service: 01403 213017
ADMIRAL NURSE DEMENTIA HELPLINE
Dementia UK’s confidential helpline is staffed by Admiral nurses and provides emotional and practical support.
Helpline: 0800 888 6678
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.dementiauk.org
CARERS SUPPORT
Carers Support helpline is available for anyone needing advice or support
Helpline: 0300 028 8888
Website: www.carersupport.org.uk
KNOW DEMENTIA
Know Dementia provide support for people with dementia and their families/carers. Whether you just need a friendly listening ear or information they are there to help.
Telephone: 01273 494300
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.knowdementia.co.uk