Helping caregivers turn quiet moments into meaningful conversations

Gentle Recall is a free recall activity using familiar prompts. Guided Reminiscence is a premium service with a carefully designed structure. Both are to help people living with dementia reconnect through conversation about familiar memories.

Two Ways to Use Gentle Recall

Gentle Recall: FREE!

This is the perfect place to start! Gentle Recall is a set a familiar phrases for the participant to finish with just the last word. They can be accessed on a phone, tablet or computer or as a printable PDF. There are also gently animated video versions on the Gentle Recall YouTube channel. You can learn more about Gentle Recall here.

Guided Reminiscence: Premium Email Service

For those who want a deeper interaction, Guided Reminiscence provides expanded conversation guides associated with each recall prompt. Receive three emails weekly, each one with five expanded prompts. This is designed specifically to help guide you through conversation top a much deeper conversation – and connection. Learn more about Guided Reminiscence Premium here and below.

You are probably familiar with Gentle Recall’s prompts, asking the participant to finish the phrase:

Don’t beat around the…

Most people naturally respond: “bush.” Familiar sayings (idioms) often trigger memories that can lead to wide-ranging and meaningful conversations.

The Gentle Recall activity is a fun way to mentally exercise. It is a great way to get started and is free to use here on GentleRecall.com and the video formats on YouTube. Learn more about the benefits of recall.

When you’re ready, Guided Reminiscence gives you additional tools to make an even deeper connection!

Questions?

Visit the What is Gentle Recall? page or the What is Guided Reminiscence? page or the Guided Reminiscence Usage Guide for more information.

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