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<p>It is so valuable for seniors to be able to connect socially with their loved ones. However, dementia can make conversation difficult and even frustrating. Thankfully, there are plenty of innovative solutions to address this common challenge. There are cards and games that help to guide conversations including:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.ca/TABLETOPICS-Original-Anniversary-Questions-Conversations/dp/B00GNI0DNM/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=Conversation+Games&qid=1624997870&sr=8-9" target="_blank">TableTopics</a> by Ultra PRO International (at <em>Amazon Canada</em>) is a set of 135 cards featuring conversation starters for all ages. This product costs about $30 (CDN).</li> <li><a href="https://www.alzstore.ca/shake-loose-a-memory-game-seniors-canada-p/0339.htm" target="_blank">Shake Loose a Memory Game</a> by Peggy Shelley and Joan Wheeler (at <em>Amazon Canada</em>) is a card game to prompt conversation. The goal of the game is to collect as many cards as possible, but each card has a question to prompt memories. This product costs about $50 (CDN). The Alzstore US site offers <a href="https://www.alzstore.com/shake-loose-a-memory-games-p/0339.htm" target="_blank">other versions of this game</a> for about $22 (USD), plus a shipping fee.</li> <li><a href="https://www.alzstore.ca/call-to-mind-conversation-game-for-dementia-Canada-p/h012.htm" target="_blank">Call-to-Mind Conversation Game</a> by University College London (at <em>Alzheimer's Store Canada</em>) is a board game-style conversation guide. It works for intergenerational play, group settings and getting to know people. This product costs about $100 (CDN).</li> </ul> <p>There are mobile applications for presenting discussions topics or prompting reminiscence. You may wish to explore some of the applications listed below:</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.amuseit.nz/?fbclid=IwAR2EE9Gz0U_yiHgFompLtaVwvljj1l4lcm0llSj_GKaVF55NwNuq11Z91A4" target="_blank">AmuseIT</a> is a simple visual quiz app for <a href="https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/amuseit/id1132937390" target="_blank">iOS</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nz.amuseit.amuseitquiz&hl=en" target="_blank">Android</a> devices designed to spark conversation for people with dementia and their caregivers. The app features over 1000 questions with engaging images and customization options. This app costs about $4 (CDN).</li> <li><a href="https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/house-of-memories/my-house-of-memories-app" target="_blank">My House of Memories: Dementia & Alzheimer's App</a> by National Museums & Galleries on Merseyside is a free mobile application for <a href="https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/my-house-of-memories/id847763460" target="_blank">iOS</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nml.myhouseofmemories&hl=en_CA&gl=US" target="_blank">Android</a> devices for guided reminiscence. The app features a museum of items from the 1920s to the 1980s. These items are comprised of photos, accompanied by descriptions, music and sound. The user can curate their own museum and use the content to prompt conversation and memories.</li> <li><a href="https://www.theinspiredapp.com/" target="_blank">InspireD Dementia Reminiscence</a> by the University of Ulster is a free and simple app for <a href="https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/the-inspired-app/id1544800098" target="_blank">iOS</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.theinspiredapp" target="_blank">Android</a> devices. The app stores and organizes photos, music, and videos to help users revisit memories and spark conversations. Content can be curated for the individual and the app is simple for user’s with dementia to access it independently.</li> </ul> <p>There are even books and articles to assist caregivers in their communication, such as:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.bookdepository.com/Activities-to-do-with-Your-Parent-who-has-Alzheimers-Dementia-Judith-a-Levy-Edm-Otr/9781491016442?redirected=true&utm_medium=Google&utm_campaign=Base3&utm_source=CA&utm_content=Activities-to-do-with-Your-Parent-who-has-Alzheimers-Dementia&selectCurrency=CAD&w=AF4BAU96QY0ZRQA8VRZZ" target="_blank">Activities to do with Your Parent who has Alzheimer's Dementia</a> by Judith A Levy (available from Book Depository) is a book with over 50 activity suggestions to do with a loved one with dementia. This book costs about $28 (CDN).</li> <li><a href="https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/product/9781785922398-item.html?s_campaign=goo-Shopping_Smart_Books&gclid=CjwKCAjwrPCGBhALEiwAUl9X02n03LQSIQCg3_TWp8cksFB5QhEJiiXCfH6_uPpLMHL1mX2_RyDnvRoCtMUQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">The Multi-Sensory Reminiscence Activity Book: 52 Weekly Group Session Plans for Working with Older Adults</a> by Sophie Jopling and Sarah Mousley (available from Indigo Books) is a book with activity suggestions for groups with dementia, focusing primarily on guided reminiscence. This book costs about $47 (CDN).</li> </ul> <p>Also consider that as dementia progresses the individual may benefit from different strategies.</p>
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<p>It is so valuable for seniors to be able to connect socially with their loved ones. However, dementia can make conversation difficult and even frustrating. Thankfully, there are plenty of innovative solutions to address this common challenge. There are cards and games that help to guide conversations including:</p> <ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.ca/TABLETOPICS-Original-Anniversary-Questions-Conversations/dp/B00GNI0DNM/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=Conversation+Games&qid=1624997870&sr=8-9" target="_blank">TableTopics</a> by Ultra PRO International (at <em>Amazon Canada</em>) is a set of 135 cards featuring conversation starters for all ages. This product costs about $30 (CDN).</li> <li><a href="https://www.alzstore.ca/shake-loose-a-memory-game-seniors-canada-p/0339.htm" target="_blank">Shake Loose a Memory Game</a> by Peggy Shelley and Joan Wheeler (at <em>Amazon Canada</em>) is a card game to prompt conversation. The goal of the game is to collect as many cards as possible, but each card has a question to prompt memories. This product costs about $50 (CDN). The Alzstore US site offers <a href="https://www.alzstore.com/shake-loose-a-memory-games-p/0339.htm" target="_blank">other versions of this game</a> for about $22 (USD), plus a shipping fee.</li> <li><a href="https://www.alzstore.ca/call-to-mind-conversation-game-for-dementia-Canada-p/h012.htm" target="_blank">Call-to-Mind Conversation Game</a> by University College London (at <em>Alzheimer's Store Canada</em>) is a board game-style conversation guide. It works for intergenerational play, group settings and getting to know people. This product costs about $100 (CDN).</li> </ul><p>There are mobile applications for presenting discussions topics or prompting reminiscence. You may wish to explore some of the applications listed below:</p> <ul><li><a href="http://www.amuseit.nz/?fbclid=IwAR2EE9Gz0U_yiHgFompLtaVwvljj1l4lcm0llSj_GKaVF55NwNuq11Z91A4" target="_blank">AmuseIT</a> is a simple visual quiz app for <a href="https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/amuseit/id1132937390" target="_blank">iOS</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nz.amuseit.amuseitquiz&hl=en" target="_blank">Android</a> devices designed to spark conversation for people with dementia and their caregivers. The app features over 1000 questions with engaging images and customization options. This app costs about $4 (CDN).</li> <li><a href="https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/house-of-memories/my-house-of-memories-app" target="_blank">My House of Memories: Dementia & Alzheimer's App</a> by National Museums & Galleries on Merseyside is a free mobile application for <a href="https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/my-house-of-memories/id847763460" target="_blank">iOS</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nml.myhouseofmemories&hl=en_CA&gl=US" target="_blank">Android</a> devices for guided reminiscence. The app features a museum of items from the 1920s to the 1980s. These items are comprised of photos, accompanied by descriptions, music and sound. The user can curate their own museum and use the content to prompt conversation and memories.</li> <li><a href="https://www.theinspiredapp.com/" target="_blank">InspireD Dementia Reminiscence</a> by the University of Ulster is a free and simple app for <a href="https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/the-inspired-app/id1544800098" target="_blank">iOS</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.theinspiredapp" target="_blank">Android</a> devices. The app stores and organizes photos, music, and videos to help users revisit memories and spark conversations. Content can be curated for the individual and the app is simple for user’s with dementia to access it independently.</li> </ul><p>There are even books and articles to assist caregivers in their communication, such as:</p> <ul><li><a href="https://www.bookdepository.com/Activities-to-do-with-Your-Parent-who-has-Alzheimers-Dementia-Judith-a-Levy-Edm-Otr/9781491016442?redirected=true&utm_medium=Google&utm_campaign=Base3&utm_source=CA&utm_content=Activities-to-do-with-Your-Parent-who-has-Alzheimers-Dementia&selectCurrency=CAD&w=AF4BAU96QY0ZRQA8VRZZ" target="_blank">Activities to do with Your Parent who has Alzheimer's Dementia</a> by Judith A Levy (available from Book Depository) is a book with over 50 activity suggestions to do with a loved one with dementia. This book costs about $28 (CDN).</li> <li><a href="https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/product/9781785922398-item.html?s_campaign=goo-Shopping_Smart_Books&gclid=CjwKCAjwrPCGBhALEiwAUl9X02n03LQSIQCg3_TWp8cksFB5QhEJiiXCfH6_uPpLMHL1mX2_RyDnvRoCtMUQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">The Multi-Sensory Reminiscence Activity Book: 52 Weekly Group Session Plans for Working with Older Adults</a> by Sophie Jopling and Sarah Mousley (available from Indigo Books) is a book with activity suggestions for groups with dementia, focusing primarily on guided reminiscence. This book costs about $47 (CDN).</li> </ul><p>Also consider that as dementia progresses the individual may benefit from different strategies.</p>
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The goal of the game is to collect as many cards as possible, but each card has a question to prompt memories. This product costs about $50 (CDN). The Alzstore US site offers <a href="https://www.alzstore.com/shake-loose-a-memory-games-p/0339.htm" target="_blank">other versions of this game</a> for about $22 (USD), plus a shipping fee.</li> <li><a href="https://www.alzstore.ca/call-to-mind-conversation-game-for-dementia-Canada-p/h012.htm" target="_blank">Call-to-Mind Conversation Game</a> by University College London (at <em>Alzheimer's Store Canada</em>) is a board game-style conversation guide. It works for intergenerational play, group settings and getting to know people. This product costs about $100 (CDN).</li> </ul> <p>There are mobile applications for presenting discussions topics or prompting reminiscence. You may wish to explore some of the applications listed below:</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.amuseit.nz/?fbclid=IwAR2EE9Gz0U_yiHgFompLtaVwvljj1l4lcm0llSj_GKaVF55NwNuq11Z91A4" target="_blank">AmuseIT</a> is a simple visual quiz app for <a href="https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/amuseit/id1132937390" target="_blank">iOS</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nz.amuseit.amuseitquiz&hl=en" target="_blank">Android</a> devices designed to spark conversation for people with dementia and their caregivers. The app features over 1000 questions with engaging images and customization options. This app costs about $4 (CDN).</li> <li><a href="https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/house-of-memories/my-house-of-memories-app" target="_blank">My House of Memories: Dementia & Alzheimer's App</a> by National Museums & Galleries on Merseyside is a free mobile application for <a href="https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/my-house-of-memories/id847763460" target="_blank">iOS</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nml.myhouseofmemories&hl=en_CA&gl=US" target="_blank">Android</a> devices for guided reminiscence. The app features a museum of items from the 1920s to the 1980s. These items are comprised of photos, accompanied by descriptions, music and sound. The user can curate their own museum and use the content to prompt conversation and memories.</li> <li><a href="https://www.theinspiredapp.com/" target="_blank">InspireD Dementia Reminiscence</a> by the University of Ulster is a free and simple app for <a href="https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/the-inspired-app/id1544800098" target="_blank">iOS</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.theinspiredapp" target="_blank">Android</a> devices. The app stores and organizes photos, music, and videos to help users revisit memories and spark conversations. Content can be curated for the individual and the app is simple for user’s with dementia to access it independently.</li> </ul> <p>There are even books and articles to assist caregivers in their communication, such as:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.bookdepository.com/Activities-to-do-with-Your-Parent-who-has-Alzheimers-Dementia-Judith-a-Levy-Edm-Otr/9781491016442?redirected=true&utm_medium=Google&utm_campaign=Base3&utm_source=CA&utm_content=Activities-to-do-with-Your-Parent-who-has-Alzheimers-Dementia&selectCurrency=CAD&w=AF4BAU96QY0ZRQA8VRZZ" target="_blank">Activities to do with Your Parent who has Alzheimer's Dementia</a> by Judith A Levy (available from Book Depository) is a book with over 50 activity suggestions to do with a loved one with dementia. This book costs about $28 (CDN).</li> <li><a href="https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/product/9781785922398-item.html?s_campaign=goo-Shopping_Smart_Books&gclid=CjwKCAjwrPCGBhALEiwAUl9X02n03LQSIQCg3_TWp8cksFB5QhEJiiXCfH6_uPpLMHL1mX2_RyDnvRoCtMUQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">The Multi-Sensory Reminiscence Activity Book: 52 Weekly Group Session Plans for Working with Older Adults</a> by Sophie Jopling and Sarah Mousley (available from Indigo Books) is a book with activity suggestions for groups with dementia, focusing primarily on guided reminiscence. This book costs about $47 (CDN).</li> </ul> <p>Also consider that as dementia progresses the individual may benefit from different strategies.</p>
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The goal of the game is to collect as many cards as possible, but each card has a question to prompt memories. This product costs about $50 (CDN). The Alzstore US site offers <a href="https://www.alzstore.com/shake-loose-a-memory-games-p/0339.htm" target="_blank">other versions of this game</a> for about $22 (USD), plus a shipping fee.</li> <li><a href="https://www.alzstore.ca/call-to-mind-conversation-game-for-dementia-Canada-p/h012.htm" target="_blank">Call-to-Mind Conversation Game</a> by University College London (at <em>Alzheimer's Store Canada</em>) is a board game-style conversation guide. It works for intergenerational play, group settings and getting to know people. This product costs about $100 (CDN).</li> </ul><p>There are mobile applications for presenting discussions topics or prompting reminiscence. You may wish to explore some of the applications listed below:</p> <ul><li><a href="http://www.amuseit.nz/?fbclid=IwAR2EE9Gz0U_yiHgFompLtaVwvljj1l4lcm0llSj_GKaVF55NwNuq11Z91A4" target="_blank">AmuseIT</a> is a simple visual quiz app for <a href="https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/amuseit/id1132937390" target="_blank">iOS</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nz.amuseit.amuseitquiz&hl=en" target="_blank">Android</a> devices designed to spark conversation for people with dementia and their caregivers. The app features over 1000 questions with engaging images and customization options. This app costs about $4 (CDN).</li> <li><a href="https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/house-of-memories/my-house-of-memories-app" target="_blank">My House of Memories: Dementia & Alzheimer's App</a> by National Museums & Galleries on Merseyside is a free mobile application for <a href="https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/my-house-of-memories/id847763460" target="_blank">iOS</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nml.myhouseofmemories&hl=en_CA&gl=US" target="_blank">Android</a> devices for guided reminiscence. The app features a museum of items from the 1920s to the 1980s. These items are comprised of photos, accompanied by descriptions, music and sound. The user can curate their own museum and use the content to prompt conversation and memories.</li> <li><a href="https://www.theinspiredapp.com/" target="_blank">InspireD Dementia Reminiscence</a> by the University of Ulster is a free and simple app for <a href="https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/the-inspired-app/id1544800098" target="_blank">iOS</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.theinspiredapp" target="_blank">Android</a> devices. The app stores and organizes photos, music, and videos to help users revisit memories and spark conversations. Content can be curated for the individual and the app is simple for user’s with dementia to access it independently.</li> </ul><p>There are even books and articles to assist caregivers in their communication, such as:</p> <ul><li><a href="https://www.bookdepository.com/Activities-to-do-with-Your-Parent-who-has-Alzheimers-Dementia-Judith-a-Levy-Edm-Otr/9781491016442?redirected=true&utm_medium=Google&utm_campaign=Base3&utm_source=CA&utm_content=Activities-to-do-with-Your-Parent-who-has-Alzheimers-Dementia&selectCurrency=CAD&w=AF4BAU96QY0ZRQA8VRZZ" target="_blank">Activities to do with Your Parent who has Alzheimer's Dementia</a> by Judith A Levy (available from Book Depository) is a book with over 50 activity suggestions to do with a loved one with dementia. This book costs about $28 (CDN).</li> <li><a href="https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/product/9781785922398-item.html?s_campaign=goo-Shopping_Smart_Books&gclid=CjwKCAjwrPCGBhALEiwAUl9X02n03LQSIQCg3_TWp8cksFB5QhEJiiXCfH6_uPpLMHL1mX2_RyDnvRoCtMUQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">The Multi-Sensory Reminiscence Activity Book: 52 Weekly Group Session Plans for Working with Older Adults</a> by Sophie Jopling and Sarah Mousley (available from Indigo Books) is a book with activity suggestions for groups with dementia, focusing primarily on guided reminiscence. This book costs about $47 (CDN).</li> </ul><p>Also consider that as dementia progresses the individual may benefit from different strategies.</p>
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The goal of the game is to collect as many cards as possible, but each card has a question to prompt memories. This product costs about $50 (CDN). The Alzstore US site offers <a href="https://www.alzstore.com/shake-loose-a-memory-games-p/0339.htm" target="_blank">other versions of this game</a> for about $22 (USD), plus a shipping fee.</li> <li><a href="https://www.alzstore.ca/call-to-mind-conversation-game-for-dementia-Canada-p/h012.htm" target="_blank">Call-to-Mind Conversation Game</a> by University College London (at <em>Alzheimer's Store Canada</em>) is a board game-style conversation guide. It works for intergenerational play, group settings and getting to know people. This product costs about $100 (CDN).</li> </ul><p>There are mobile applications for presenting discussions topics or prompting reminiscence. You may wish to explore some of the applications listed below:</p> <ul><li><a href="http://www.amuseit.nz/?fbclid=IwAR2EE9Gz0U_yiHgFompLtaVwvljj1l4lcm0llSj_GKaVF55NwNuq11Z91A4" target="_blank">AmuseIT</a> is a simple visual quiz app for <a href="https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/amuseit/id1132937390" target="_blank">iOS</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nz.amuseit.amuseitquiz&hl=en" target="_blank">Android</a> devices designed to spark conversation for people with dementia and their caregivers. The app features over 1000 questions with engaging images and customization options. This app costs about $4 (CDN).</li> <li><a href="https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/house-of-memories/my-house-of-memories-app" target="_blank">My House of Memories: Dementia & Alzheimer's App</a> by National Museums & Galleries on Merseyside is a free mobile application for <a href="https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/my-house-of-memories/id847763460" target="_blank">iOS</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nml.myhouseofmemories&hl=en_CA&gl=US" target="_blank">Android</a> devices for guided reminiscence. The app features a museum of items from the 1920s to the 1980s. These items are comprised of photos, accompanied by descriptions, music and sound. The user can curate their own museum and use the content to prompt conversation and memories.</li> <li><a href="https://www.theinspiredapp.com/" target="_blank">InspireD Dementia Reminiscence</a> by the University of Ulster is a free and simple app for <a href="https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/the-inspired-app/id1544800098" target="_blank">iOS</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.theinspiredapp" target="_blank">Android</a> devices. The app stores and organizes photos, music, and videos to help users revisit memories and spark conversations. Content can be curated for the individual and the app is simple for user’s with dementia to access it independently.</li> </ul><p>There are even books and articles to assist caregivers in their communication, such as:</p> <ul><li><a href="https://www.bookdepository.com/Activities-to-do-with-Your-Parent-who-has-Alzheimers-Dementia-Judith-a-Levy-Edm-Otr/9781491016442?redirected=true&utm_medium=Google&utm_campaign=Base3&utm_source=CA&utm_content=Activities-to-do-with-Your-Parent-who-has-Alzheimers-Dementia&selectCurrency=CAD&w=AF4BAU96QY0ZRQA8VRZZ" target="_blank">Activities to do with Your Parent who has Alzheimer's Dementia</a> by Judith A Levy (available from Book Depository) is a book with over 50 activity suggestions to do with a loved one with dementia. This book costs about $28 (CDN).</li> <li><a href="https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/product/9781785922398-item.html?s_campaign=goo-Shopping_Smart_Books&gclid=CjwKCAjwrPCGBhALEiwAUl9X02n03LQSIQCg3_TWp8cksFB5QhEJiiXCfH6_uPpLMHL1mX2_RyDnvRoCtMUQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">The Multi-Sensory Reminiscence Activity Book: 52 Weekly Group Session Plans for Working with Older Adults</a> by Sophie Jopling and Sarah Mousley (available from Indigo Books) is a book with activity suggestions for groups with dementia, focusing primarily on guided reminiscence. This book costs about $47 (CDN).</li> </ul><p>Also consider that as dementia progresses the individual may benefit from different strategies.</p>
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