1950s Collection DVD and Photo/Activity Cards
Favorite Things 1950s Reminiscence DVD - This collection brings together all things from the 1950s decades. Whether fashion, classic cars, trends, decor, or events, the collection has it all. Enjoy music from the decade with an upbeat mix. Instrumental background music matches the mood or activity level of each video.
Individual slide shows are easily accessed through our simple menu in which the user selects the collection and it automatically launches and loops the video for continuous play. Returning to the main menu for another category is as simple as pressing the MENU button on your remote. Our easy to use DVD menu lets you watch and switch between different videos and includes a mix of approximately fifty high quality photographs, videos and background music with a 17.5 second refresh rate while fading to the next picture or video. The automatic continuous looping allows you to utilize the DVD in unattended mode in a lobby or multipurpose, recreation or activity room. Favorite Things - 1950s Collections: 1. 1950s Cars (21:43m) 2. 1950s Fashion (24:52m) 3. 1950s Mix (31:48) for a total play time of 1:18:23.
The Favorite Things series was created to provide comfort and inspire connections and conversation through reminiscence. Person centered categorization allows caregiver or individual to use simple menus to using their 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 this DVD include not only colorful photographs, but also video clips all of which are enhanced with background music with the option to mute. Also shipping are the companion photo cards which included activity options, Q&A, trivia, and conversation starting ideas.
Reminiscence with categorized pictures
Use for individual or group reminiscence
For use in memory care, assisted living, nursing home
Dementia friendly pictures, simple menus, use interactively or run in a loop
Mix of photos and video clips blended with background music
Favorite Things Companion Photo Cards - The 1950s Collection accompanies the DVD and can be used independently from the DVD. The set includes 12 double sided Remembering the 1950s cards which feature a vintage photo along with historic information and description. There are also 12 double sided reminiscence photo cards and 16 double sided 1950s fashion cards which includes a matching activity. The cards are of high quality 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.