‘Yarns, Accounts and Chronicles….

Tales of Time and Memory Boxes

Maria Burke University of Salford

&Naomi Lewis

Salford Heritage Services

INTRODUCTION• Aim to present information and synergies between two projects

“Tales of Things” (University of Salford) and “Memories Matter” (Salford Museum and Art Gallery)

• Both projects deal with the creation of individual and community memories stimulated by objects and images.

• “Memories Matter” aimed to provide enhanced access to museum collections for the care sector

• “Tales of Things” aimed to employ new digital technologies to society as a whole, across a variety of sectors.

• Working together to create new ideas for people living with dementia and their carers’ in the community.

•Tales of Things aimed to revolutionise existing social and business process, using technologies available to us through the digital economy.

• The University of Salford focussed on testing the possible value and benefits of augmented reality objects, using QR Codes and RFID in several case study scenarios.

INTERNET OF THINGSCONNECTIONS

• What is the Internet of Things?

GLOBAL CONNECTIONS

INCREASING OUR CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING VIA QR CODES

OXFAM CASE STUDY

OXFAM CASE STUDY

ESTATE AGENT CASE STUDY

CALL CENTRE C0-OPCASE STUDY

• Cutting induction costs• Shorten induction time

CONNECTIVITY – THE FUTURE

MEMORIES MATTER• Salford Museum and Art Gallery• Social and industrial history and art collections

RESOURCES• Handling boxes• Exhibitions• Picture Packs• Training

COMMUNITIES• Charities and community groups• Sheltered Housing • Day Centres and respite• Residential Care

SO WHAT?• Valuing the voice of older people• Reminiscence activity• Creative activity• Oral history• Exhibitions

THE ROLE OF OBJECTS• Sensory reaction to touch, smell, sound• Focus on personal choice, action and skill

WHY DO MEMORIES MATTER?• Stimulating and sociable• Confirms identity and values experience and skill• Improve relationships and care

DEMENTIA AND REMINISCENCE • Changes to episodic, procedural and semantic memory• Person centred approach• Recreating and unlocking memories• Supporting carer

CONCLUSION: A CREATIVE FUTURE• Celebrating skill and ability not focusing on deficit• Access to creative activity for all• Creating new experiences together