This kit includes the retail DVDs for each of the four seasons along with our photo and activity cards which correspond. While designed for facility use, it would make a wonderful addition to individual activities as well.
Favorite Things – Seasons Collection DVD & Photo/Activity Card Set
Favorite Things is a series of DVDs and photo/activity cards created for the enjoyment of those with dementia, their caregivers and family in order to provide comfort and inspire connections and conversation through reminiscence.
Through reminiscence we find comfort in our favorite things and form connections with people and the past. The Seasons Collection contains a DVD for each of the four seasons with five separate videos on each of the 4 DVDs. Soothing and happy background music provides comfort and brings joy to your environment.
Videos included on the four seasons DVDs:
- Spring Collection: Flowers (26:10), Butterflies and Moths (20:38), Birds (21:16), Animal Babies (20:54), and Bonus Video: Easter (9:06) (Total DVD Play Time – 1:38:04)
- Summer Collection: A Day at the Beach (20:28), Boats (17:54), Classic Cars (20:39), Fishing (19:49), and Bonus Video: Fruits & Vegetables (12:26) (Total DVD Play Time – 1:31:16)
- Autumn Collection: Harvest (19:16), Back to School (18:06), Fall Colors (18:12), Preserving (19:15), and Bonus Video: Autumn Mix video (16:24) (Total DVD Play Time – 1:31:11)
- Winter Collection: Fun in the Snow (19:53), In the Kitchen (19:50), Winter Wonderland (20:19), Home for the Holidays (19:30), and Bonus Video: Winter Mix video (15:33) (Total DVD Play Time – 1:35:05)
Use the simple graphic menus on your DVD player or can be played on a computer using its DVD player. If used on a touch screen capable computer the menu buttons are responsive to touch. The slideshows on these DVDs include not only colorful photographs, but also video clips all of which are enhanced with background music with the option to mute.
Favorite Things Companion Photo & Activity Cards - Each season DVD is accompanied by a matching set of photo & activity cards. The set includes 32 double sided photo cards, of which there are 8 for each of the four categories in the corresponding season. You also receive 8 companion activity cards which include activity options, Q&A, trivia, and conversation starting ideas for a total of 16 activities (4 Activities for each category). The cards are of high quality 120# stock and laminated for extra protection. The extra large cards measure 5 x 7" each with rounded corners. The deck includes an instruction card and is housed in a plastic snap case.
Reminiscence with categorized pictures and activities
Use for individual or group reminiscence
For use in memory care, assisted living, nursing home
Both DVDs and cards are full retail versions of our products. The four sets of cards and four DVDs are housed in a plastic storage case.
