Memory Boxes Implementation of Memory Boxes: Targeted for Individuals Dealing with Dementia Capstone Presentation By: Heather Ludwick

Dementia As defined by alziemers.org, Dementia is not a specific disease. It's an overall term that describes a wide range of symptoms associated with a decline in memory or other thinking skills severe enough to reduce a person's ability to perform everyday activities.

Items Needed Letter to family that goes out explaining what we are doing. Shoe Box- donated by the staff at Facility Paper and supplies to decorate the box. Photos, trinkets, and anything else that the family may want to include. Be sure to add everything in the box to the residents inventory list in their chart as these things need to be accounted for!

Initial Response

Resident Engagement After some conversation the individual becomes more involved and recognizes the trinkets, photos, and personal objects.

Summary of Interaction Always be sure to thank the resident for allowing you to work with them. Place everything neatly in the box and let them know that someone will work with them again using their memory box another day.

Reflection and Documentation After you are finished and all materials have been placed in proper storage area. Be sure to reflect making notes of how the interaction went. You want to be sure to document that Memory Box implementation occurred and how the individual reacted.

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Special Thanks All my professors that have helped me along the way. Emily Gross for always being there when I needed guidance and reassurance. Gail Snyder and Susan Potts for all your words of advice and help . Tiffany Hebenton for being a great internship Supervisor and encouragement to reach future goals. My parents and family for never giving up on me when I wanted to quit.

Future Plans Starting the 14th I will be Employed as the Recreation Director of Envoy of Woodbridge, VA.