EXPLORING MEMORIES
We tap into memory by exploring what brings joy, familiarity, security, comfort, and connection. We see each client as a person, not a diagnosis. As knowledgeable, experienced specialists, we understand the power of sense, skill, and long-term memories.
Creative Engagement Specialists work individually with each client to:
- Be guided by the individual’s personal history, interests, and preferences.
- Navigate and explore experiences and projects that contribute to the personal well-being of each client.
- Provide an emotional, physical, and safe environment that stimulates imagination and evokes peace of mind.
- Support those who are more isolated in seeing the value and relative ease of social engagement.
RESULTS: Experiences often stimulate memories and opportunities to reconnect with what brings us joy and to reflect on positive aspects of our lives. Reminiscence can increase self-esteem, while reducing stress and depression.
TESTIMONIAL & EXAMPLES:
A client who has a life-long love of music and can no longer play due to a stroke. Each visit includes playing favorite songs to dance and sing to. These music experiences spark memories of being in a band in high school and playing in venues all around Seattle. There is an abundance of joy and laughter in these visits with a boost to the client’s mood and self-esteem.
A regular meeting of the garden club at an assisted living community provides an opportunity for an isolated client to leave their room. With a Creative Engagement Specialist by their side, the client feels comfortable attending and engages in conversation while playing in the dirt and planting seeds. Gardening activities engage the senses and stimulate cherished memories.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
If you live in the greater Seattle area, you can schedule a get-acquainted call with one of our senior care managers.