Memorabilia Pack – Household 1950’s
$14.30 inc. GST
1950’s memorabilia pack encourages meaningful conversation and connection
Available on back-order
Our Memorabilia Pack Household 1950’s is a carefully curated collection of high-quality reproduced paper memorabilia relating to growing up in fifties Britain, that really recreates the everyday 1950’s experience in Britain. Designed to bring history to life, a great intergenerational activity that also supporting reminiscence, memory recall and meaningful engagement for older adults, including people living with dementia.
Benefits:
- Supports reminiscence and long-term memory recall
- Encourages conversation, storytelling and social connection
- Cognitive stimulation without pressure
- Suitable for people at varying stages of dementia
Our pack can be used in a small group in aged care, dementia care or community settings
Group size: 1–6 people
Time: 10–30 minutes
Suitable for: All stages of dementia (adaptable)
A table or tray
Optional: tea cups or gentle background music from the 1950s
How to run the activity:
Lay out a few items
Place 3–5 pieces from the pack on the table (e.g. newspaper, invitation, street party items). Avoid using everything at once.
Invite gentle observation
Encourage participants to look, touch, and handle the items at their own pace. There’s no right or wrong response.
Prompt conversation
Pack includes
- Ration Book
- Radio Rentals brochure
- Food booklet
- Ponting’s fashion catalogue
- Misc everyday items
- Some 1950s household names cards
