Books - Reminiscence

Journey Through the 20th Century

Celebrate the lives of older adults as you journey back with them to the 20th century. Over 200 detailed activities focus on the years 1920-1969. You’ll find introductory and oral reminiscing activities, small group discussion topics, large gr... More.

Down Memory Lane – 2nd Edition

By Beckie Karras. This updated version includes 15 new sessions for a total of 65 themes for reminiscing and discussion. Each chapter has three sections. In the Mood offers suggestions for gathering music as well as visual aids. Activit... More.

Mothballs In My Attic

By Cindy O’Neill and Barbara Iderosa. Open up the trunk of your past and shake out the memories that lie within. This fun nostalgia memory book uses simple, fill-in-the-blank questions with one word answers to revisit the past. ... More.

Everyday Life Photos & Manual – A Grown-Up’s World

Enjoy a nostalgic look back at everyday life during the mid-20th century with this photo collection. Set includes 20 black-and-white vintage photographs printed on 8-1/2" x 11" card stock and a 23-page companion book with a d... More.

Everyday Life Photos & Manual – Children & Family Life

Enjoy a nostalgic look back at everyday life during the mid-20th century with this photo collection. Set includes 20 black-and-white vintage photographs printed on 8-1/2" x 11" card stock and a 23-page companion book with a d... More.

I Hear Memories! CD & Book Set – Volume 2

Energize your reminiscing groups with vintage sounds! This popular reminiscing resource includes sound scenes of yesteryear ranging in length from 30 seconds to 2 minutes each. The companion activity book for the CD includes reminiscing questions for ea... More.

I Hear Memories! CD and Book Set Volume 1

Energize your reminiscing groups with vintage sounds! This popular reminiscing resource includes sound scenes of yesteryear ranging in length from 30 seconds to 2 minutes each. The companion activity book for the CD includes reminiscing questions for ea... More.

Remembering The Good Old Days

By Marge Knoth Want to hold a lively reminiscence group but have no time to plan for it? This book is all you need. Just open to any page, and there you will have a good old days subject ready to discuss. Numerous questions are provided on each s... More.

Daily Doses of Nostalgia – Fall

In this very popular seasonal book, you’ll find illustrations and information about each day of that season. The focus for each day might be a historical event, the birth date of a famous person, or an annual celebration. Following most presentati... More.

Daily Doses of Nostalgia – Winter

In this very popular seasonal book, you’ll find illustrations and information about each day of that season. The focus for each day might be a historical event, the birth date of a famous person, or an annual celebration. Following most presentati... More.