A Day at the Show DVD
$32.00
A 26-minute DVD slideshow presenting 260 still photos from a visit to the Royal Adelaide Show, accompanied by background music. A practical reminiscence DVD for seniors and aged-care settings, supplied with a printed DVD case.
This reminiscence DVD for seniors presents a 26-minute slideshow of 260 still photographs from the Royal Adelaide Show, set to background music. There is no narration or captions, which keeps the viewing experience relaxed and open to conversation. It is well suited to aged-care activity sessions, particularly for individuals living with dementia.
How it can be used
Play the DVD during a one-to-one or small group session and let the familiar imagery prompt conversation naturally. The absence of narration means carers and coordinators can guide discussion at their own pace, pausing to explore a particular memory or moment. It pairs well with other reminiscence aids such as reminiscence books or memory-based conversation starters.
Key details at a glance:
- 260 still photographs from the Royal Adelaide Show
- 26-minute runtime
- Background music only — no narration or captions
- Supplied with a printed DVD case
- Suited to individual or small group reminiscence sessions
- Open viewing session: Play the DVD in a small group and invite residents to share their own memories of attending shows or fairs as the images appear on screen.
- One-to-one reminiscence: Use the DVD with an individual living with dementia as a gentle conversation prompt, pausing on images that seem to resonate and asking simple open questions.
- Themed activity day: Incorporate the DVD into a broader “show day” theme, pairing it with related activities such as looking at old show programs, discussing show foods, or viewing photographs from local agricultural shows.
- Background viewing: Play the DVD during a relaxed afternoon session as a low-demand activity for residents who benefit from gentle visual and auditory stimulation without structured participation.
- Format: DVD
- Runtime: 26 minutes
- Content: 260 still photographs presented as a slideshow
- Audio: Background music only — no narration, no captions
- Packaging: Supplied with a printed DVD case