Wonderful Wheels DVD
$32.00
A 26-minute reminiscence DVD for seniors featuring 260 still photos of cars and motorbikes from the 1950s, 60s, and 70s, accompanied by period music. Supplied with a printed DVD case. Suits one-to-one sessions and small group viewing.
The Wonderful Wheels DVD is a reminiscence DVD for seniors with an interest in cars, motorbikes, and the motoring culture of the mid-twentieth century. The 26-minute presentation moves through 260 still photographs spanning vehicles from the 1950s, 60s, and 70s, with a selection of vintage cars included. Background music from the 1950s plays throughout, with no narration or captions, keeping the viewing experience calm and undemanding.
How it can be used
This DVD works well in one-to-one sessions where a carer can pause and talk through images with a resident, or as quiet background viewing during a relaxation period. The absence of narration means conversation can happen naturally without competing with the audio.
Session notes to consider:
- Running time: 26 minutes
- 260 still photographs of cars and motorbikes
- Vehicles from the 1950s, 60s, and 70s, plus a selection of vintage cars
- Background music from the 1950s — no narration or captions
- Supplied with a printed DVD case
- One-to-one reminiscence: Sit with a resident and watch sections together, pausing on images that prompt a reaction. Ask open questions about cars they owned, drove, or admired in their younger years.
- Small group viewing: Screen the DVD to a small group with shared interest in motoring or mechanics. Use pauses to invite brief group discussion about particular vehicles or eras.
- Conversation starter: Play a short segment at the start of a session to settle the group and prompt informal conversation before moving to another activity.
- Relaxation viewing: Use as quiet background content during a wind-down period, allowing residents to watch at their own pace without pressure to engage verbally.
- Format: DVD
- Running time: 26 minutes
- Content: 260 still photographs of cars and motorbikes from the 1950s, 60s, and 70s, including vintage cars
- Audio: Background music from the 1950s — no narration, no captions
- Included: DVD supplied with a printed DVD case
