Show:
who, what, where??
Orientation
Do you remember?
Reminiscing
the same & different
100

When might you need a flashlight?

If the power goes out.

If you are camping.

To tell ghost stories!

100

What month is it?

Did you get it right?

100

What are some ways you can remember new information?

WRAP strategies

W-wrap

R-repetition

A-association

P-picture it!

100

Where were you born? 

:0)

100

Car & Truck

Alike: modes of transportation, have tires, various colors, needs gas to keep going, require similar maintenance

Different: truck is bigger, truck can haul large items while car typically holds 2-5 people, trucks eat more gas!

200

Where did you go on your last trip?

:0)

200

What year is it?

2025

200

Do you remember the person's name to your left?

;0)

Did you get it right?

200

What do your remember from your school days?

elementary school, junior high school, high school

sports? friends? siblings?

200

Pen & Pencil

Alike: writing utensil

Different: pen writes in ink & pencil is erasable

300

What supplies to you need to make a cheeseburger?

ground beef, cheese, hamburger buns, mayo, ketchup, mustard, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion

300

What is your room number?

Did you get it right?

300

Do you remember the name of the person to your right?

;0)

Did you get it right?

300

Do you have siblings? How many? Where do you fall in the order?

Share with group memories of your siblings.
300

Eagle & airplane

Alike: fly, have wings

Different: eagle is an animal, airplane is a machine, 

400

Why do we wear shoes?

To protect our feet. Shoes also keep us from slipping on a slick floor. It's important to make sure we are wearing shoes or non-skid socks whenever we are out of bed.
400

What is the name of this facility? 

Oak Grove Health and Rehab

400

What is the name of your speech therapist?

Did you remember?

400

What sort of work did you do?

What memories of your work can you share? Did you have an office? Did you have to be there early in the morning? Did you travel?

400

Clock & Watch

Alike: both tell time

Different: clock is on the wall or sitting on a the mantle and watch is on your wrist

500

What is your favortie holiday and why? What are your favorite memories about this holiday?

New Year, Valentine's Day, St. Patty's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas??

500

If you decide to leave your unit, what do you need to do first?

If you plan to leave your unit, you need to let your nurse or your CNA know.
500

What is your room number?

How can you find out if you forget? 

Did you remember?

500

What is your favorite pet?

Dog, cat, rabbit, hamster, horse? Share your favorite memory of your pet. What was their name? 

500

Letter & package

Alike: both get sent in the mail, both can contain important information

Different: a letter is small and contains written information, a package contains items that you want to send to someone.