Host a Music Memory Session
Music therapy has been represented in the media many times for its use in helping older adults with dementia reminisce […]
May 9, 2026
Craft with the Season
Crafts Looking for a fun new craft project that all the family can enjoy? Whether you’re inspired to recreate a
Make a Memory Sampler
Alphabets, Flowers, and Verse: American Samplers and Needlework by Girls Catherine Stergar March 12, 2019 Lydia Pearson (American, born 1791). Embroidered
Stitch by Stitch: Creativity You Can Hold
Timeline of Art History American Needlework in the Eighteenth Century These small bits of embroidered cloth are often all that
Create a Life-in-Pictures Gallery
Reminiscence Activity: Life Story Photo Projects We’ve compiled 6 Reminiscence Photo Projects for senior care communities to use as part
See the Moment, Save the Story
Timeline of Art History The Daguerreian Era and Early American Photography on Paper, 1839–60 The daguerreotype process, employing a polished
Writing Groups
Write, Reflect, and Share
Prompts & Exercises The Writing for Wellness program uses several engaging prompts that are not only fun for participants but
Turn a Sweet Memory into a Poem
This lesson plan is part of the series “Incredible Bridges: Poets Creating Community,” a project developed by the Academy of American
Pottery
Shape, Decorate, and Share
Functional Projects Each lesson plan includes step-by-step project instructions, lesson goals and objectives, cultural and artistic connections, image resources, and
Pottery
From Earth to Art: The Story of American Pottery
American art pottery, influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement, emphasized aesthetic beauty and unique glazes over mass production. Using