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Familiar objects can give a sense of comfort. Join Thessa as she walks you through her story box and guides you to make your own.
When filling a story box together consider objects that may remind people of a happy time or relationship in their life. Photos and objects can give people pleasure even if they do not remember the details. Including objects with sensory interaction (e.g. soft things to touch or sweet things to smell) brings an added benefit. It is important to remember that senses decline with age and because of dementia. Note which senses the person you are caring for may have lost. This is most often sight and hearing but can very often also be smell and taste. Fill the box with objects that they can most interact with.
Here are some objects to consider when filling your story box.
Post cards
Photos
Jewellery
Clothes
Books/Magazines
Perfume
Objects from their career (tools, stationery etc.)
Objects related to past and present hobbies (golf balls, playing cards, yarn etc.)
Souvenirs from holidays
There are endless possibilities as to what to can include and these can be swapped out if some are not working. Remember, the most important part of this experience is that you and the person you are caring for have conversation starters to support a shared time together.
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