I like that it keeps our residents actively engaged. It minimizes wandering and decreases agitation and it makes the staff feel good because they are getting positive responses and resident interactions from people with dementia. The family members are also engaged at the table with their loved ones playing Memory Magic. These are family members who have difficulty communicating with their loved ones.

I had my first group using the Memory Magic Program yesterday and it went very well. Overall the group lasted an hour and held their attention the entire time.  It was very successful! I will put the activity on my calendar weekly from here on. The program is very useful. Nice job!

"I think the residents love it. In fact, I know they do. They spend hours on it. Yes, they love it. It’s easy for them to do. And that’s really smart to have something that’s so easy when they’re challenged in that regard sometimes." (What do the staff think?) "It’s easy, so it’s real easy to lead."

"I think that the Memory Magic game is wonderful for the residents. They interact. It really brings out their personalities and some good memories that they had in the past."

"We utilize Memory Magic on the Alzheimer’s dementia unit. And the residents love it. Everyday that we play it it’s a different game depending on which residents are playing it. The staff enjoy doing it and sometimes they even argue as to who’s going to lead the group. The outcomes all that’s important to me, so it’s a great value." (Also pictured: Sharon Jackson)

"We have had [Memory Magic] now for the past 3 years. It’s absolutely awesome. It can be adapted to any situation you want: a large group, a one-to-one visit, a small group. It’s just wonderful. Our residents love it. We have tournaments with it. We play it sometimes like tic-tac-toe, corners, like bingo. We just love it. We found that our residents have a good time with the program. Staff love it too because it’s all compacted into one thing. You just pick it up and you’re on the go."

"Residents recalled playing the game... [they] greet one another as we bring them in [all in wheelchairs] to where the Memory Magic Program takes place. It's as if they know this is going to be social time that elicits positive feelings. We begin and end each session with greetings and goodbyes that make our time together special."

I use the Memory Magic product often with our neighbors. They enjoy it each time we play. Our neighbors become very social, verbal, and competitive at times. I would recommend this product to anyone who works with those living with dementia.

Our residents play [The Memory Magic™ Program] longer - for at least 45 minutes. The residents actually enjoy it. It is less frustrating for people in certain stages. Most of our individuals are in early to mid stages. One person who is younger, in their late 50's with early onset, it is one of the few activities she will do. And that is true of a number of our other residents.

"The Memory Magic™ Program incites conversation. That was the biggest bonus. It sparks a memory. Residents share and feel more valued. Now there is more conversation with other activities. The residents have learned to elaborate on the answer and branch off to other questions. My staff is surprised at the residents' ability to answer questions. Staff had assumed that residents would not be capable of answering questions."

"I like the Memory Magic™ Game Board because it is something my residents can hold and manipulate. The Memory Magic™ Program keeps my cognitively-impaired residents cognitive a little longer. With Memory Magic™, you are able to have everything you need in a program at hand. It provides variety. It's creative and I can use it at each cognitive level."

"Participants represent a wide range in cognitive ability. They enjoy the camaraderie, the ability to participate and especially the ability to be involved in an activity that is non-threatening and fun on so many levels. It is much better than bingo. It makes them think. We are able to involve participants who are not willing to take a risk of losing as well as those who cannot speak and those who have lost the ability to play other games."

"...our residents like the Memory Magic Program. We really have some interesting and fun discussions. I am really glad that we purchased. It is a really great investment."

" The residents here are enjoying their time playing he Memory Magic Program. It is stimulating many memories and keeps their attention. It gives resident's something to look forward to. I would recommend this wonderful activity to others..."

"The Memory Magic Program is very versatile. You can do it different ways each time, depending on the questions you ask. You can make up your own questions. You can get a lot of different responses from residents who ordinarily don't respond or don't participate or fall asleep. With Memory Magic they don't do that. They are more involved."

"Great game for playing with residents. They really enjoy it and look forward to it because it gives them a time to get to know their neighbors and friends. They laugh...It gets residents talking. It is not an activity that takes 20 minutes and you are done. This is a good 45 minute activity. You know they are going to enjoy it."

"The residents who play with us very much enjoy the Memory Magic Program and are eager to play again. Residents in other areas are excited about starting something new!"

We did a lot of research and there is nothing out there like your program that falls under the communication codes in the RAI Manual. Congratulations! We can't wait for your program to get here and we will call you for training session dates and times when we get the product.