Unlocking Lockdown: how to support people with memory loss and dementia

Three weeks into ‘Lockdown’ and I’ve been thinking about how this experience might be affecting people living with dementia who are still at home, and the people who are sharing their house or flat with them. Dementia affects everyone differently, but there are some things which are likely to be especially challenging for people in this situation. I’ve tried to acknowledge this and to think of ideas which might help.

Do you like chatting, laughing and biscuits?

Hob Nob-ing with other people is an important part of the EVOkE reminiscence sessions.

Do you like chatting, laughing and biscuits?

Getting some perspex (tive)

Some people say they can’t stand computers…

…but people in Hesters Way Library have helped come up with a low-tech solution to this issue. A group of 14 people in a pilot session there were enjoying using the House of Memories technology: the app was doing its job and sparking memories and lively conversations.

House of Memories

I love museums, and I love Liverpool, so the opportunity to combine both for work seemed almost too good to be true.