NML - House of Memories: Connect My Memories

Our tablet loan service will provide technology for socially isolated and vulnerable older people enabling them to access our My House of Memories app. The app allows families and carers supporting those living with dementia to explore objects from the past and share memories together.

• A memorable and fun local digital intervention for older people and people living with dementia.

• Greater awareness and acknowledgement of older peoples’ restricted environments and the need for positive engagement to combat loneliness and support wellbeing.

• A long-term shared experience of linking community and personal histories, to enable the social integration of isolated older people.

• Community access to a high quality and established digital heritage resource, supported by online facilitation and guidance. 

• Support for families and care providers seeking accessible digital activities to connect with the people they care for. 

Situation

Through research, we know that socially isolated, vulnerable or disadvantaged older people often feel they are a burden on society and rarely try to access support for their loneliness. There are substantial barriers to digital social engagement for isolated older people, including a lack of access to technology and support to engage online. At House of Memories, we understand an older person’s history and memories are of great value and significance - especially for people living with dementia.

Solution

People collect and save memorabilia to celebrate and remember key life moments. Our approach will encourage participants to loan a tablet. Through an online workshop linked to the My House of Memories app; we can help them share their memories. Our programme will bridge the digital engagement gap for older people, providing access to technology and online support. We can enable renewed communication and connection with their neighbours, families and hard to reach community support networks.

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