Developed for people with dementia, this brand-new life-storytelling board game uses conversation as a way of exploring your life from childhood through the present and intro the future. It invites you to think and talk about who you are, your experiences, feelings and values and what you have done and want to do, supporting those all-important feelings of identity, independence and sense of purpose, while building closer relationships. This wonderful game was produced as a collaboration between the MinD project (led by academics from Manchester Metropolitan University, partnering with the University of Wolverhampton, the NHS and Alzheimer Europe) and Relish, in consultation and review with over 100 people with early to mid-stage dementia across the UK, Germany, the Netherlands and Spain; a project designed to positively affect the wellbeing and confidence of those with dementia. There is no mention of dementia on the box but it is mentioned in the leaflet that comes with the game. Key features It's a cooperative game, where all players share their stories and explore their life with each other. Designed and researched alongside people with dementia, this game features bright, contrasting colours, clear recognisable shapes, a large typeface and easy to hold cards for those with reduced dexterity. There is no mention of dementia on the box but it is mentioned in the leaflet that comes with the game. How it works Each player takes a turn by throwing the dice, moving the counter, and selecting a card, to read out and answer a question card about their life experiences. Divided into the decades of life, players answer questions that provide conversation starters about memories and the future, favourite activities, the people in their lives, personal skills, likes and values, dreams and wishes. What’s included Instructions provided 1 x large wooden dice: 35 mm x 35 mm 66 x large cards for easier handling: 100 mm x 70 mm Large counters designed for dexterity difficulties 1 x card tray to hold cards during the game Packaging: 310 mm x 270 mm x 50 mm Board: 297 mm x 420 mm Cards: 100 mm x 70 mm Die: 35 mm x 35 mm Counters: 30 mm x 14 mm Care instructions: All parts of the game can be cleaned by wiping with a damp cloth. What people say Our products are tested and reviewed by people living with dementia and their carers to make sure they are fit for purpose. We use the feedback to decide which products to stock and to help with the information and advice we give. We took our All About Us game along to the Norwich Dementia Voice group to tell us what they thought of it. One of the members, Carole, said the game itself was fun, with questions about their 20s making her say, ‘Oh the secrets are coming out now…!’. You can read the full article in our Dementia Together magazine. We encourage customers to review our products so if you decide to make a purchase we would be very pleased if you could add a review.
