All About Us Board Game – Relish
Original price was: $66.00.$58.00Current price is: $58.00. inc. GST
A conversation-based board game for seniors that uses life-storytelling to support identity, connection, and sense of purpose. Suitable for people living with dementia, it features large components for easier handling and covers topics from childhood through to the present and future. A practical choice for aged care activity programs and one-to-one sessions.
This life-storytelling board game for seniors supports conversation and connection in aged care
All About Us is a board game for seniors that was developed with people living with dementia, specifically to use personal storytelling as a way of building wellbeing and closer relationships. Players take turns exploring their own lives, sharing experiences, feelings, values, and hopes across different life stages. The game works well in residential aged care activity sessions and is a practical option when looking for people living with dementia games and puzzles that go beyond simple recall.
What’s included
- 1 large wooden dice (35mm x 35mm)
- 66 large cards for easier handling (100mm x 70mm)
- Large counters suited to dexterity difficulties
- 1 card tray to hold cards during play
- Printed instructions
How to play
Players move around the board and draw conversation cards that prompt them to talk about their life, from childhood memories through to present-day thoughts and future wishes. The focus is on sharing rather than competing, so there are no right or wrong answers. Sessions can be run with a small group or one-to-one with a carer or family member.
- One-to-one reminiscence: Use the cards as a structured prompt during individual sessions, working through a single life stage at a time rather than playing the full game.
- Small group play: Run the game at an activity table with a small group, encouraging residents to respond to each other’s stories as well as their own.
- Family visit activity: Set up the game during family visits to give relatives a natural way to connect and hear stories they may not have heard before.
- Life history support: Use responses from the cards to contribute to a resident’s life history or personal profile documentation.
- Intergenerational sessions: Bring the game into intergenerational programs where younger visitors and older residents can share and compare life experiences.
- Format: Physical board game
- Dice: 1 large wooden dice, 35mm x 35mm
- Cards: 66 large cards, 100mm x 70mm
- Counters: Large counters suited to dexterity difficulties
- Card tray: 1 tray included for holding cards during play
- Instructions: Printed instructions included
- Care: All components can be wiped clean with a damp cloth
