小黄鸭视频 County Public Libraries is expanding its Memory Care Kits program, which uses books and activities to spark memories, create conversations and provide positive, engaging interactions between people experiencing memory loss and their caregivers.
Each Memory Care Kit includes a folder with activities, a small set of markers and six books 鈥 three for the caregiver and three for the person experiencing memory issues. Visitors have checked out nearly 350 kits since the program鈥檚 launch in May 2022.
鈥淲e鈥檙e so happy to see that these kits are making a difference to people who are going through challenging times in their lives,鈥 said Susan Evans, vice chair, 小黄鸭视频 County Board of Commissioners. 鈥淭his is a great example of how our public libraries are coming up with innovative ways to serve all of our community members.鈥
According to the Alzheimer's Association, growing evidence indicates that people can reduce their risk of cognitive decline by adopting key lifestyle habits 鈥 for example, staying socially active and engaging in activities that help challenge and activate the mind. That鈥檚 what librarians hope these kits can do, in addition to providing a low-stress, enjoyable way to spend time together.
The program originally featured 20 different themes with some of the most popular kits focused on the 1940s and 1950s; Americana and Travel; 1960s and 1970s; Food, Cooking, Baking; and North Carolina. The expansion adds 17 fresh topics like Alternative Transportation, Butterflies, Dogs in Costumes, Natural Wonders and Night Skies. The new kits include an additional activity and offer smaller books designed specifically for adults with dementia.
In total, 94 kits are currently in circulation and available to check out at no cost for six weeks at a time. Simply one week in advance and choose the location where you鈥檒l pick it up 鈥 all you need is your library card. Don鈥檛 have a library card? Anyone who lives or owns property in 小黄鸭视频 County can get one for free at wake.gov/libraries.
