Memory Boxes
Memory Boxes are a primary focal point in person centred care.
Being a uniquely personal item, the Memory Box provides a powerful aid to reminiscence, wayfinding and interaction.
To maximise the benefits of the Memory Box our case study provides suggestions for an effective approach.
Memory Box
Available in beech or cherry finish.
External Dimensions:
400mm (h) x 300mm (w) x 60mm (d)
Case Study: Braemount Care Home, Paisley
Memory boxes are a great, interactive way to improve the Care Home environment but there are ways to get the maximum benefit from them.
Here is an example of one of our clients who uses Memory Boxes to their full potential and is reaping the benefits.
Suzy Varghese is a unit manager at Braemount Care Home in Paisley. The pictures say it all really, but this is how Suzy thinks:
"We ask the families of residents to provide pictures or small objects such as wedding photo’s, old pictures of themselves and family members, badges, medals, things like that. The key thing is that they choose objects we know the residents consistently recognise.
Our residents enjoy looking at their Memory Boxes and they stimulate lots of reminiscence and conversation. They’re also a great way for us to learn something about our residents."
Multiple-Clues Concepts
Each sign must be interesting and varied with a very important 3-dimensional element included.
Bespoke shapes can be created and combined with a personalised colour combination
Strong primary colours have been used, with particular emphasis on red, yellow and black for guiding the user to the key areas within their environment.
High contrast is critical in making the designs work. Contrast within the sign and with it’s surroundings ensure maximum visibility.
The signage is deliberately oversized, simply to help people with impaired vision
3-dimensional, universally recognised, attractive and eye-catching.
Smooth edges and rounded corners eliminate the possibility of injury should a person bump into a sign. The sign is fixed with a discreet fixing system.
Features include: rigidity, water proofing, anti-glare, pick-proof and all waste materials from the manufacture of the signs is recycled.
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