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Reminiscence Activity Manual – Craft and Activities

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A spiral-bound activity manual with 20 craft ideas for use in aged care settings. Suited to individual or small group sessions, it gives coordinators clear, ready-to-use material that can be paced to suit each participant.

This reminiscence activity manual for seniors provides structured craft and discussion-based activities for use in aged care settings. It is suited to activity coordinators and carers running individual or small group sessions where a clear, practical resource is needed.

How it can be used

Start with topics familiar to the group and adjust the pace to suit each participant. Use one activity at a time and allow time for responses. Combining arts and craft activities with related conversation topics can help sustain engagement across a session. Repeat favourite activities in later sessions to build continuity and confidence.

This manual works well as a standalone session resource or alongside other reminiscence materials.

  • Use in one-to-one or small group settings
  • Choose activities that match participant interests and communication style
  • Adjust difficulty and pace to suit the group
  • Encourage participation without pressure
  • Revisit favourite activities across multiple sessions

  • Paced individual sessions: Work through one craft idea per session, allowing the participant to respond and engage at their own pace without time pressure.
  • Small group rounds: Select an activity suited to the group’s shared interests and keep the session short to maintain focus. Close by asking participants which activity they would like to revisit.
  • Reminiscence pairing: Use a craft activity as a starting point, then open a related discussion topic to extend the session naturally.
  • Continuity sessions: Repeat a previously enjoyed activity in a follow-up session to reinforce familiarity and build participant confidence.

  • Format: Spiral-bound (spiro bound) printed manual
  • Page count: 59 pages
  • Craft ideas included: 20 craft activities with pictures
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