Everyday Life Photos – Children & Family Life

Everyday Life Photos – Children & Family Life

Enjoy a nostalgic look back at everyday life during the mid-20th Century with Everyday Life Photos. The photos in this set – Children & Family Life – show glimpses of children at home, school, and play.

The photo set includes:

* 20 black-and-white vintage photographs printed on A4 card stock.

* 23-page companion book with a detailed description of each photo (Things to Notice) and discussion questions on each topic to enhance reminiscing (Questions to Ask).

Pass around a photograph in your group and ask questions from the companion book – it’s that simple!

Everyday Life Photos gives you a rewarding activity for group or one-to-one reminiscing sessions.

Photo subjects in the Children & Family Life set: Baby Care, Baseball, Beach Vacation, Boy Scout Service Project, Car Trip, Dolls, Family Games, Fancy Clothes, Girl Scout Volunteer, Marbles, Model Train, Monkey Bars, Mother’s Helper, Painting Class, School Days, Sled-Riding, Soapbox Derby, Suppertime, Swimming, and Woodworking Shop

Who Will Benefit from this Activity?

Everyday Life Photos – Children & Family Life will be enjoyed by people in all stages of dementia. The outcome of the activity may vary greatly depending on the person’s ability, however for people with dementia, it is important to remember that when participating in the activity, the focus should not be about the activity itself, but the quality and enjoyment of the interaction. It is the enjoyment of the activity that will contribute to their overall sense of happiness and well-being.

If you need help choosing an appropriate activity for someone affected by dementia, click here to view our guidelines.