On our memory loss unit we asked families to send in (if available) photos of our residents as children. They ranged between ages 1 through 9. We mounted them on poster board and each was assigned a number. Families, residents and staff all enjoyed playing guess WHO AM I ? One woman didn't recognize herself but was thrilled to see her sister sitting beside her in the photo
I really like this idea! I think I will turn pictures into cards and laminate them and perhaps add some information on the back of the photos. Thanks for this idea!
Great idea Melissa You could also have family members bring in photographs of their loved ones Sometimes person with dementia do not recognize themselves as they are at the present time but do recognize them selves from an earlier time
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I ? One woman didn't recognize herself but was thrilled to see her sister sitting beside her in the photo
Thanks for sharing this
Sounds like you had a lot of fun