Part of the “Dementia Design” Research, Innovation and Enterprise Exchange
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Thu 27 June, 2013
University of Salford
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2. INTRODUCTION
• Aim to present information and synergies between two projects
“Tales of Things” (University of Salford) and “Memories Matter”
(Salford Museum and Art Gallery)
• Both projects deal with the creation of individual and community
memories stimulated by objects and images.
• “Memories Matter” aimed to provide enhanced access to museum
collections for the care sector
• “Tales of Things” aimed to employ new digital technologies to
society as a whole, across a variety of sectors.
• Working together to create new ideas for people living with
dementia and their carers’ in the community.
3. •Tales of Things aimed to revolutionise existing social and
business process, using technologies available to us through
the digital economy.
• The University of Salford focussed on testing the possible
value and benefits of augmented reality objects, using QR
Codes and RFID in several case study scenarios.
15. COMMUNITIES
• Charities and community groups
• Sheltered Housing
• Day Centres and respite
• Residential Care
16. SO WHAT?
• Valuing the voice of older people
• Reminiscence activity
• Creative activity
• Oral history
• Exhibitions
17. THE ROLE OF OBJECTS
• Sensory reaction to touch, smell, sound
• Focus on personal choice, action and skill
18. WHY DO MEMORIES MATTER?
• Stimulating and sociable
• Confirms identity and values experience and skill
• Improve relationships and care
19. DEMENTIA AND REMINISCENCE
• Changes to episodic, procedural and semantic memory
• Person centred approach
• Recreating and unlocking memories
• Supporting carer
20. CONCLUSION: A CREATIVE FUTURE
• Celebrating skill and ability not focusing on deficit
• Access to creative activity for all
• Creating new experiences together