After discovering that as people’s dementia progresses they struggle to pick puzzle pieces up and place them in the correct place, which caused frustration. We wanted to design a product with no wrong answer that gives that same sense of achievement. Creative Scenes enables people to create their own design using a set of magnetic pieces. Each magnetic tool can be picked up and placed on the background wherever they choose, creating their very own background.
Each Creative Scene has beautifully illustrated content, commissioned to ensure they are reminiscent of the appropriate era so people can relate to them and start conversations. The plastic we use is very durable and easy to clean, meeting infection control standards
- Arrange the magnetic pieces to create your own scenes
- A lovely way to reminisce over times from the past
- No right or wrong way to enjoy the activity
Handyman:
Building something new or mending something old gave people independence and valuable experience. The DIY movement increased in popularity after WWII as home ownership was rising, tradesmen were expensive, servants were gone and the housing stock decaying. Ordinary people wanted to learn DIY because they now needed to do the work themselves.
Baking Cupboard:
Conversation prompts are included with the board. This activity does not only inspire happy memories, such as the smell of mum’s fresh-baked brownies, or past baking debacles, but it can reignite interest in old skills, or spark interest in new and related activities.
Sewing Box:
Many young women would learn how to sew at school or were taught by their mothers. Whether creating decorative patches to cover holes in worn clothing or altering garments to suit both son and daughters, there wasn’t anything they couldn’t do with a needle and thread. This Creative Scene™ set helps people to create their own sewing box using a set of magnetic pieces that are made from plastic. Each magnetic tool can be picked up and placed on the background wherever they choose, creating their very own sewing box.
Allotment:
The ‘Dig for Victory’ campaign was set up during WWII by the Government in times of strict rationing. Everyone was encouraged to grow their own food and make the most of green spaces; golf courses, gardens and parks became allotments.
Leaflets were sent to every home inspiring people to ‘do their bit’ ensuring everyone had enough to eat and kept in high spirits.
Some example questions for the Allotment Creative Scenes:
- What does this scene remind you of?
- What are your favourite vegetables to see growing?
- Tell me about what you would like to cook with ingredients from the garden?
