~ Why Share-Time Pictures' focus on everyday experiences ~
Some Things Never Change
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Experiences in our lives such as the procedures for doing things,
such as hobbies and everyday routines, become implanted in our memory, they become automatic.
Therefore Judi's research and design for Share-Time Pictures' Products focuses on
Implicit Memory (Procedural Memory) which is our strongest and longest remaining memory.
Our products are designed for a carer and care-recipient to share a moment in time together.
To improve the quality of life in social interaction and reminiscence for care-recipients.
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Background Research and History
The Share-Time Pictures DVD Movies and activity resources are now used in Australian care facilities by
Diversional therapists, Occupational therapists, carers and visiting relatives and friends.
They are also used by home-carers and families to share relaxing moments with their care-recipients.
In 2005 Judi commenced her research as a Master of Arts in Visual Art Postgraduate.
Her goal was to design audiovisuals and non-verbal books that would be suitable for people with
Alzheimer's disease (AD), dementia and memory loss and also frail aged people.
Importantly, this research supported literature indicating that people with AD may have some cognitive
understanding even though they may not be able to verbally express themselves.
Three phases of practical research were conducted to determine images that would be
appropriate in subject matter and engaging in visual information.
The theme of Lavender was selected for the research and product designs.
Phase 1 In addition to publication research, this phase investigated the Preferred Hobbies and Interests
of people with early-mid AD and mentally healthy older adults in the community.
These surveys were conducted through community groups, aged care facilities and
day respite centres in the northern Brisbane suburbs.
Phase 2 was conducted in aged care facilities and day respite centres.
This stage investigated image styles and designs preferred by people with early-mid AD
using a Paired Comparisons test with 8 different images on the one theme.
A 28minute DVD video, 10minute DVD video, Slide-Show CD, Memory Box and Non-verbal Book
were created from the findings of Phases 1 and 2.
Video lengths were determined through literature publications and therapists' consultations.
The aim is to provide optimum opportunities for engagement and interaction; to provide audiovisual DVDs that are
versatile for activity programs but also facilitate the individual needs of different care-recipients on any given day.
Master of Arts in Visual Arts Postgraduates Exhibition 2005
Queensland College of Art Griffith University Brisbane
Judi received the Griffith Award for Academic Excellence 2005
Phase 3 of Judi's research was conducted in 2006, as an Honours MAVA postgraduate degree.
Participating aged care facilities and dementia specific units recorded the responses of people with mid-late AD to the tools.
The primary two completed interventions, the non-verbal PhotoBook and the 10minute edition
of the DVD were presented in a one-on-one, quiet setting with a carer/observer.
Postgraduate Supervisors
Dr Joseph McDowall
Griffith University Lecturer and Psychologist
Dr Juanita Muller
Griffith University Lecturer and Clinical Psychologist
Research Consultant
Dr Jane Crisp
Griffith University Lecturer [Retired] and
Author: Keeping in Touch: with someone who has Alzheimer's disease (Ausmed Publications)
Judi's MA(Hons)VA Honours Dissertation and Research Report assessment was conducted by lecturers at the
Griffith University Faculty of Nursing and Faculty of Psychology at Nathan campus
In 2007 Judi was granted the Master of Arts with Second Class Honours, Division A in Visual Arts
The business name Share-Time Pictures was registered in April 2007.
This name was specifically chosen because it best states what the concept is behind our products.
They are for sharing - for use as communication tools, whether verbal or non-verbal.
Our resources are specifically designed for people with Alzheimer's Disease
and are suitable for people in care and aged care, also people with other dementia, including frail aged people.
They are ideal for use as a group activity or one-on-one with a Diversional therapist, activities coordinator, carer or relative
If you have any queries regarding this research please contact Judi
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