Reminiscence Activities for Seniors

Our reminiscence activities help seniors share their stories and memories: photo card and DVD series on the seasons and past decades, scent games, memory bingo, reading books about life in earlier times, conversation cards and facilitator guides. Simple tools to spark warm conversations in LTC and retirement homes, in groups or one-on-one.

Guide: running a reminiscence activity

Reminiscence means bringing back memories through pictures, objects, scents or music. It honours each person's life story and builds connection, even when recent memory becomes difficult.

Choosing the right tool

Pictures: photo card and DVD series on the seasons, farm life, animals and past decades.
Scents: scent games to recognize coffee, soap or spices.
Games: memory bingo and conversation cards to energize a group.
Reading: short books about life in earlier times and well-known figures.

Facilitation tips

Start with a familiar theme: school days, maple sugar season, mother's cooking.
Ask open-ended questions and allow time to answer.
Welcome every answer without correcting: connection matters more than accuracy.

Going further

The Remin'Action guide offers a complete approach to building reminiscence into your activity program.

Frequently asked questions

What is reminiscence therapy?

Reminiscence is an approach that uses pictures, objects, scents or music to bring back memories and encourage conversation. It is widely used with seniors, including people living with dementia.

How do I run a reminiscence activity?

Choose a familiar theme, show a picture, object or scent, then ask open-ended questions. Allow time to answer and welcome every response without correcting.

Are your reminiscence tools available in English?

Many are, including the photo card and DVD series, reading books about Canadian history and conversation cards. Some items, like memory bingo, are in French: the language is shown on each product page.

Do you accept purchase orders from facilities?

Yes. LTC homes, retirement homes and other facilities can order with a purchase order. The first order is paid in advance by cheque or credit card, then we send invoices payable within 30 days once credit is established. Tax-exempt facilities must write their exemption number in bold on the purchase order.

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