1950s Family Road Trip: A Film to Enjoy Together The Opal Season Company 2026-09-23 | 1950s Family Road Trip: A Film to Enjoy Together
Retro Florida 1950s & 1960s Family Vacation | Baby Boomer Memories The Opal Season Company 2021-01-11 | Travel with us on this cheerful visual and musical showcase of Floridian scenes from the 1950s and 1960s. Featuring a curated selection of retro Florida images - all set to an energetic soundtrack of tropical music, including tunes by Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass. Let the images spark reminiscing, or kick-start your curiosity! With no narrative or dialogue to follow - just familiar and enjoyable images - this has been specially created for people living with dementia, and their care partners, to enjoy together.Whether you have a diagnosis of dementia yourself, are a care partner for a loved one with dementia, or working in a professional care setting, we hope you enjoy this inclusive video!Photo Credits:This video has been curated from archival images from the State Library and Archives of Florida.If you have questions or suggestions for playlists you might enjoy, comment below! If you know someone who’ll find this helpful, be sure to let them know. Don't forget to Subscribe for more dementia-inclusive sensory videos and playlists. #dementia #alzheimers #vasculardementia #lewybody #frontaltemporal #parkinsons-------------------------------------------------------------------Visit us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/theopalseasonVisit us on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/opal.seasonhttp://www.opalseason.comNo copyright infringement intended. Copyrights reserved by copyright owner.
Traditional Christmas Church Hymns & Carols (Choral Playlist) | Calming Art and Candlelight The Opal Season Company 2020-11-30 | Created to evoke a traditional Christmas Eve Candlelight Church Service, this calming video of Christian hymns and art has been curated to be inclusive of people living with dementia. Whether you have a diagnosis yourself, are a care partner for a loved one with dementia, a chaplain or working in long term care, we hope you enjoy this dementia inclusive collection. This may also be helpful for palliative care, or to help a loved one relax while 'sundowning'.This collection is made to be enjoyed by everyone, but may be particularly familiar to people raised in Catholic, Anglican (Episcopalian), Lutheran or other Protestant traditions. 00:06 A Child's First Noel (The First Noel)04:05 Angels We Have Heard on High07:35 Silent Night11:07 O Come All Ye Faithful13:43 In the Bleak Midwinter16:54 A Gift for the King19:57 Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming22:26 Puer Natus24:52 Of the Father's Love BegottenAll hymns featured here have been shared with generous permission by the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Congregation nashvilledominican.orgIf you have questions or suggestions for playlists you might enjoy, comment below! If you know someone who’ll find this helpful, be sure to let them know. A gentle reminder that music can be very powerful. If you are listening along with someone living with dementia, please be watchful of how they are reacting to the experience.Don't forget to Subscribe for more dementia inclusive sensory videos and playlists. #christmas #advent #church #choral #dementia #alzheimers #vasculardementia #lewybody #frontaltemporal #parkinsons #sundownersVisit us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/theopalseasonVisit us on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/opal.seasonhttp://www.opalseason.com
Vintage Christmas 50s & 60s Memories with Classic Holiday Music The Opal Season Company 2020-11-15 | NEW! Looking for a way to bring this retro-inspired holiday cheer into your home? Either for yourself or together with a loved one? Check out our adapted printable coloring page sets! These are specially designed to be enjoyed by everyone this holiday season, no matter your skill set:opalseason.com/collections/holiday-collection*Purchases of this printable resource will help fund programs for rural Canadian seniors at risk of social isolation this winter season.*Walk down memory lane with this cheerful visual and musical showcase of Christmas shopping in the 1950s and 1960s. Featuring festive window displays, visits with Santa, and beautiful mid-century illustrations from cards and gift wrap - all set to a classic holiday playlist! With no narrative or dialogue to follow - just familiar and comforting images - this has been specially created for people living with dementia, and their care partners, to enjoy together.Whether you have a diagnosis of dementia yourself, are a care partner for a loved one with dementia, or working in a professional care setting, we hope you enjoy this inclusive video!Photo CreditsThis video has been curated from several archival sources, including: the Prelinger Archives, Isabel Santos Pilot Collection/Flickr, Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums, State Library and Archives of Florida, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Albright Memorial Library, and the State Library of New South Wales.If you have questions or suggestions for playlists you might enjoy, comment below! If you know someone who’ll find this helpful, be sure to let them know. Don't forget to Subscribe for more dementia-inclusive sensory videos and playlists. #dementia #alzheimers #vasculardementia #lewybody #frontaltemporal #parkinsons-------------------------------------------------------------------Visit us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/theopalseasonVisit us on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/opal.seasonhttp://www.opalseason.com
Autumn: A Sensory Journey (Dementia Inclusive) The Opal Season Company 2020-09-21 | Sit back and enjoy this calming visual and musical journey through the senses of Autumn. With no narrative or dialogue to follow - just familiar and comforting images - this has been specially created for people living with brain change, and their care partners, to enjoy together.Whether you have a diagnosis of dementia yourself, are a care partner for a loved one with dementia, or working in a professional care setting, we hope you enjoy this inclusive video, featuring uplifting music with a Fall twist!If you have questions or suggestions for playlists you might enjoy, comment below! If you know someone who’ll find this helpful, be sure to let them know. Don't forget to Subscribe for more dementia inclusive sensory videos and playlists. #dementia #alzheimers #vasculardementia #lewybody #frontaltemporal #parkinsons-------------------------------------------------------------------Visit us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/theopalseasonVisit us on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/opal.seasonhttp://www.opalseason.com
5 Minute Smile: Yard Work (Dementia Inclusive) The Opal Season Company 2020-06-01 | You can almost smell the fresh cut grass! This sensory video is designed without dialogue or narrative, especially for people living with dementia (typically mid or later stage), as a way to enjoy time together with a care partner. Whether you have a diagnosis yourself, are a care partner for a loved one with dementia, or working in long term care, we hope you enjoy this dementia inclusive activity. Additional suggestions for after the video is watched:- ask 'prompt' questions like: "I wonder what cuts grass better? A push-mower or a gas-powered mower?" - for those who enjoy sensory activities: a bin with gardening tools (gloves, hose sprayer attachment, gardening tools, seed packet) is perfect to rummage through and discuss after watching this video together.- also great for sensory enjoyment: scooping potting soil from a container (can be pre-measured) into smaller pots, ready for planting later!If you have questions or suggestions for topics or themes you might enjoy, comment below! If you know someone who’ll find this helpful, be sure to let them know. Don't forget to Subscribe for more dementia inclusive sensory videos and playlists. #dementia #alzheimers #memorycare #vasculardementia #lewbody #frontaltemporal #parkinsons #caregiver #fathersday #sensoryVisit us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/theopalseasonVisit us on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/opal.seasonhttp://www.opalseason.com
5 Minute Smile: At the Woodshop (Dementia Inclusive) The Opal Season Company 2020-05-26 | You can almost smell the sawdust as you watch this grandfather & his grandson work in their woodshop! Designed for people living with dementia (typically mid or later stage), as a way to enjoy time together with a care partner. Whether you have a diagnosis yourself, are a care partner for a loved one with dementia, or working in long term care, we hope you enjoy this dementia inclusive activity. Additional suggestions for after the video is watched:- ask 'prompt' questions such as "Can you help me out? What's softer: pine or oak?"- for those who enjoy sensory activities: a toolbox with a small selection of woodworking tools is perfect to rummage through and discuss after watching this video together.- ask your local lumber yard for some small scraps of different wood to compare, smell, sand, stain, etc.If you have questions or suggestions for topics or themes you might enjoy, comment below! If you know someone who’ll find this helpful, be sure to let them know. Don't forget to Subscribe for more dementia inclusive sensory videos and playlists. #dementia #alzheimers #memorycare #vasculardementia #lewbody #frontaltemporal #parkinsons #caregiver #fathersday #sensoryVisit us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/theopalseasonVisit us on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/opal.seasonhttp://www.opalseason.com
American Favorites Music Playlist (Dementia Inclusive) The Opal Season Company 2020-05-15 | Sit back and enjoy this calming visual and musical journey through some of America's best loved landscapes. Whether you have a diagnosis of dementia yourself, are a care partner for a loved one with dementia, or working in a professional care setting, we hope you enjoy this video, featuring familiar and uplifting music with a patriotic flavor!00:20 - The Star Spangled Banner2:10 - America the Beautiful3:53 - Battle Hymn of the Republic 8:50 - My Country, 'Tis of Thee 11:10 - Amazing GraceIf you have questions or suggestions for playlists you might enjoy, comment below! If you know someone who’ll find this helpful, be sure to let them know. Don't forget to Subscribe for more dementia inclusive sensory videos and playlists. #dementia #alzheimers #vasculardementia #lewybody #frontaltemporal #parkinsons"Amazing Grace 2011 - Classical Whimsical" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100820Artist: http://incompetech.com -------------------------------------------------------------------Visit us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/theopalseasonVisit us on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/opal.seasonhttp://www.opalseason.com
5 Minute Smile: Backyard BBQ (Dementia Inclusive) The Opal Season Company 2020-05-14 | Join a lively backyard BBQ party without even leaving home! Designed for people living with dementia (typically mid or later stage), as a way to enjoy time together with a care partner. Whether you have a diagnosis yourself, are a care partner for a loved one with dementia, or working in long term care, we hope you enjoy this dementia inclusive activity. Additional suggestions for after the video is watched:- ask 'prompt' questions such as "I need advice! I'm shopping for a BBQ. What kind of food should I buy?"- for those who enjoy sensory activities: a box filled with BBQ-type items (tongs, paper plates, apron, ketchup/mustard) is perfect to rummage through and discuss after watching this video together.- bring along a BBQ cookbook or recipe to spark a reminiscing chat! If you have questions or suggestions for topics or themes you might enjoy, comment below! If you know someone who’ll find this helpful, be sure to let them know. Don't forget to Subscribe for more dementia inclusive sensory videos and playlists. #dementia #alzheimers #memorycare #vasculardementia #lewbody #frontaltemporal #parkinsons #caregiver #fathersday #memorialday #sensoryVisit us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/theopalseasonVisit us on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/opal.seasonhttp://www.opalseason.com
5 Minute Smile: Moms & Babies (Dementia Inclusive) The Opal Season Company 2020-05-07 | Perfect for mothers, grandmothers and those who love babies! Designed for people living with dementia (typically mid or later stage), as a way to enjoy time together with a care partner. Whether you have a diagnosis yourself, are a care partner for a loved one with dementia, or working in long term care, we hope you enjoy this dementia inclusive activity. Additional suggestions for after the video is watched:- ask 'prompt' questions such as "I need some help here - and you're an experienced parent! What is better: cloth or disposable diapers?"- for those who enjoy sensory activities: a small laundry basket filled with flannel washcloths, burp cloths, baby clothes and a container of baby powder is perfect to rummage through and smell after watching this video together.If you have questions or suggestions for topics or themes you might enjoy, comment below! If you know someone who’ll find this helpful, be sure to let them know. Don't forget to Subscribe for more dementia inclusive sensory videos and playlists. #dementia #alzheimers #memorycare #vasculardementia #lewbody #frontaltemporal #parkinsons #caregiver #mothersday #sensoryVisit us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/theopalseasonVisit us on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/opal.seasonhttp://www.opalseason.com
5 Minute Smile: At the Florist (Dementia Inclusive) The Opal Season Company 2020-05-04 | We hope this video will feel like a visit to your local flower shop! Designed for people living with dementia (typically mid or later stage), as a way to enjoy time together with a care partner. Whether you have a diagnosis yourself, are a care partner for a loved one with dementia, or working in long term care, we hope you enjoy this dementia inclusive activity. Additional suggestions for after the video is watched:- try to name the flowers you saw in the video (you can always go back and press pause!)- ask questions such as "Do you prefer flowers growing wild in a garden, or arranged in a bouquet?"- for those who enjoy sensory activities, having flowers (real or not) on hand is an excellent way to extend the discussion; twine and/or ribbon works too!If you have questions or suggestions for topics or themes you might enjoy, comment below! If you know someone who’ll find this helpful, be sure to let them know. Don't forget to Subscribe for more dementia inclusive sensory videos and playlists. #dementia #alzheimers #memorycare #vasculardementia #lewbody #frontaltemporal #parkinsons #caregiver #mothersday #sensoryVisit us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/theopalseasonVisit us on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/opal.seasonhttp://www.opalseason.com
5 Minute Smile: Baking Cookies (Dementia Inclusive) The Opal Season Company 2020-04-26 | We hope this video will feel like an afternoon spent baking cookies! Designed for people living with dementia (typically mid or later stage), as a way to enjoy time together with a care partner. Whether you have a diagnosis yourself, are a care partner for a loved one with dementia, or working in long term care, we hope you enjoy this dementia inclusive activity. Additional suggestions for after the video is watched:- try to name the various ingredients you saw (you can always go back and press pause!)- ask questions such as "What do you prefer to use to stir ingredients? A spoon or a whisk?" (note: in this video, the mother and daughter are using their hands!) - for those who enjoy sensory activities, bring a bowl filled with flour or sugar; have your loved one scoop the ingredient into another container, stopping to smell and feel the sensations- have items like a wooden spoon, small bowl, baking pan or apron on hand to feel and stimulate conversationIf you have questions or suggestions for topics or themes you might enjoy, comment below! If you know someone who’ll find this helpful, be sure to let them know. Don't forget to Subscribe for more dementia inclusive sensory videos and playlists. #dementia #alzheimers #memorycare #vasculardementia #lewbody #frontaltemporal #parkinsons #caregiver #mothersday #sensoryVisit us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/theopalseasonVisit us on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/opal.seasonhttp://www.opalseason.com
5 Minute Smile: Farmers Market (Dementia Inclusive) The Opal Season Company 2020-04-19 | We hope this video will feel like a trip to the market! Designed for people living with dementia (typically mid or later stage), as a way to enjoy time together with a care partner. Whether you have a diagnosis yourself, are a care partner for a loved one with dementia, or working in long term care, we hope you enjoy this dementia inclusive activity. Additional suggestions for after the video is watched:- try to name the various vegetables you saw (you can always go back and press pause!)- ask questions such as "What do you use to carry your groceries home? A paper bag or a plastic bag?"- for those who enjoy sensory activities, bring in a basket/box filled with vegetables and fruit; have them "unload" the produce into another container, stopping to smell and feel the itemsIf you have questions or suggestions for topics or themes you might enjoy, comment below! If you know someone who’ll find this helpful, be sure to let them know. Don't forget to Subscribe for more dementia inclusive sensory videos and playlists. #dementia #alzheimers #memorycare #vasculardementia #lewbody #frontaltemporal #parkinsons #caregiverVisit us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/theopalseasonVisit us on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/opal.seasonhttp://www.opalseason.com
5 Minute Smile: Easter Eggs! (Dementia Inclusive) The Opal Season Company 2020-04-11 | We hope this video will brighten your day! Designed for people living with dementia (typically mid or later stage), as a way to enjoy time together with a care partner. Whether you have a diagnosis yourself, are a care partner for a loved one with dementia, or working in long term care, we hope you enjoy this dementia inclusive activity. If you have questions or suggestions for topics or themes you might enjoy, comment below! If you know someone who’ll find this helpful, be sure to let them know. Don't forget to Subscribe for more dementia inclusive sensory videos and playlists. #dementia #alzheimers #memorycare #vasculardementia #lewbody #frontaltemporal #parkinsons #caregiverVisit us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/theopalseasonVisit us on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/opal.seasonhttp://www.opalseason.com
Easter Sunday: Handels Messiah (Dementia Inclusive) The Opal Season Company 2020-04-10 | This is for people living with mild memory loss or dementia, as a way to celebrate the joy of Easter Sunday - especially when going to church in person isn't possible. Whether you have a diagnosis yourself, are a care partner for a loved one with dementia, a chaplain or working in long term care, we hope you enjoy this dementia inclusive video.This is made to be enjoyed by everyone, but will be particularly familiar to people raised in Christian traditions like Catholicism or Anglicanism, and who enjoy big, bold classical music. Before or after watching the video:- for those who are up for a cognitive challenge, ask them to reminisce about Easter Sunday: did they wear a new dress or suit? A new hat? Were there special decorations in the church? (lilies and white are traditionally used)- for those who prefer more sensory activities, try bringing in an Easter lily to smell, or other spring flowers such as tulips or daffodilsIf you have questions or suggestions for playlists you might enjoy, comment below! If you know someone who’ll find this helpful, be sure to let them know. Don't forget to Subscribe for more dementia inclusive sensory videos and playlists. #easter #church #handel #dementia #messiah #alzheimers #vasculardementia #lewbody #frontaltemporal #parkinsonsVisit us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/theopalseasonVisit us on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/opal.seasonhttp://www.opalseason.com
Spring Meadows: A Journey (Dementia Inclusive) The Opal Season Company 2020-04-09 | This video has been created for those living in care, especially with mild memory loss or dementia, and features art from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Whether you have a diagnosis yourself, are a care partner for a loved one with dementia, or working in a professional care setting, we hope you enjoy this trip to a springtime meadow!Additional suggestions for a sensory experience:- after the video, arrange cut flowers (real or imitation) into a bouquet. - a straw hat appears in 2 of the artworks: can you locate them? Have a straw hat on hand to try on and feel (trim with ribbon, if you're creative)- cognitive challenge: try to identify the different flora and fauna seen in the video (eg apple blossoms, butterflies, lamb).- dig out your favourite floral perfume or cologne to evoke springtime scentsIf you have questions or suggestions for playlists you might enjoy, comment below! If you know someone who’ll find this helpful, be sure to let them know. Don't forget to Subscribe for more dementia inclusive sensory videos and playlists. #spring #dementia #alzheimers #vasculardementia #lewbody #frontaltemporal #parkinsonsVisit us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/theopalseasonVisit us on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/opal.seasonhttp://www.opalseason.com
Holy Week Sensory Reflection (Dementia Inclusive) The Opal Season Company 2020-04-08 | This video has been thoughtfully curated for people living with mild memory loss or dementia, as a way to celebrate Holy Week and Easter through music and art. Whether you have a diagnosis yourself, are a care partner for a loved one with dementia, a chaplain or working in long term care, we hope you enjoy this dementia inclusive activity. This collection is made to be enjoyed by everyone, but will be particularly familiar to people raised in Catholic, Anglican (Episcopalian), Lutheran or other Protestant denominations. After the video:- locate Jerusalem in an atlas; or with Google maps, zoom in on Jerusalem and locate places like the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.- light a candle and say the Lord's Prayer. For someone in later stages of dementia, pour water from a jug into a bowl or break up bread together.- cognitive challenge: try to recall the order of events (example: Sunday = Arriving in Jerusalem; Thursday = Last Supper & Garden, etc.)- sing one of the hymns included in the video: "Hosanna, Loud Hosanna", "My Song is Love Unknown", "O Sacred Head Surrounded". Not familiar with the Christian tradition, but are caring for someone who is? Check out this link with more information: bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/christianity/holydays/holyweek_1.shtmlIf you have questions or suggestions for playlists you might enjoy, comment below! If you know someone who’ll find this helpful, be sure to let them know. Don't forget to Subscribe for more dementia inclusive sensory videos and playlists. #easter #church #dementia #alzheimers #vasculardementia #lewybody #frontaltemporal #parkinsonsMUSIC:Hosanna (J. Threlfall, 1873; Performed by: John Lasher) My Song is Love Unknown (Samuel Crossman, 1664) O Sacred Head Surrounded (Trans H.W. Baker; Arranged by David Hamilton; Performed and shared with generous permission by the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Congregation nashvilledominican.org) Digital images courtesy of the Getty's Open Content Program.Visit us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/theopalseasonVisit us on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/opal.seasonhttp://www.opalseason.com
