EXAMPLES OF MEMORY BOOK USES AND BENEFITS:

• Maximize awareness of self, location, family, daily schedule, surroundings, and more

• Improve recall of personal information and topics of interest

• Decrease anxiety, confusion, and forgetfulness

• Reduce repetitive questions

• Reduce reliance on caregivers for basic information

• Improve functional word-finding abilities and expression of thought

• Increase social engagement and ability to participate in a back-and-forth conversation

• Positively redirect during moments of agitation/confusion/unpleasant feelings

• Ease transition to a new living environment

• Help maintain memories