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The residents loved the ‘In the Garden DVD’ and couldn’t get enough of it. We played it all morning and they were calling out everything they saw that they recognised such as types of flowers and the dog who one said was a “blue setter”! It was quite surprising as they also recognised activities such as building a footpath and were quite specific about how it was being created, one said a retaining wall and most of these residents have dementia. There was great interest with the toddler trying to walk and one of the ladies was giving me her wealth of knowledge about children learning to walk.

They also loved the background music and when we did the crossword they loved it and it was such a great way to end the DVD activity. It highlighted just how many of them could still read, think and guess the words very logically, with always 2-3 people getting the answer correct.

This DVD created a nice calm atmosphere.

Jennifer Freeman
Senior Consultant
FutureAge Care

Moments in Lavender DVD

Laughed a lot, enjoyed music especially bird sounds
Hummed & tapped to the music throughout viewing.
He smiled and nodded
Commented on the sewing machine as she used to be a machine operator
Recipient thought she would like to get some lavender in pots
Much laughter - loved the children

Moments in Lavender Book

Loved the book, talked about it with others later
Loved it - commented that it was well done and beautiful
Discussed what sort of sewing machine was used
Comments on how quickly children grow up
The sewing machine reminded her that her father was a tailor
Loved the garden with all the lavender flowers
Remembered her childhood viewing the little girl with the rags in her hair and the freckles on her face
The candle reminded him of his childhood with a candle and matches on every table in his home.
Acted out picking up a grasshopper by legs and squashing it. Had a good laugh.
Laughed happily at the little girl with the bow and the balloons

Some Comments by Senior Citizens

The video made the book come alive
The music and images worked really well together
I loved it all and the sequence of activities
The children are delightful and would warm the grannies I'm sure
I enjoyed the fun and delight of the children