How Do I
Senior Activity Kits
Contents and Description
PK 100-150
PK 100
Midwestern Farming
BiFolkal
#1A - Instruction Sheet
#1-12 - Black and White Photographs
The ideas sheet and pictures can be used to prompt
memories and discussion of seasons and life on the farm.
PK 101
Masks
BiFolkal
#1 - Instruction Sheet
#2-6 - Mask Masters
The masks of hats ((1) man, (4) women) can be copied, then
colored and decorated.
PK 102
Circus Days
BiFolkal
#1A - Instruction Sheet
#1-24 - Black and White Photographs
This kit gives a brief history of the circus with related
photos to encourage sharing of memories.
PK 104
Skills and Crafts
BiFolkal
#1A - Instruction Sheet
#1-24 - Black and White Photographs
This kit provides a very brief history of skills and
crafts in the late 19th and early discussion.
PK 105 & 105A (2 copies)
Remembering Fall
BiFolkal
Program Manual, 106 pg.
#2 - Video, 14 min.
#3 - (2)Audio Cassettes, 1-Slide Show & 2-Sing-Along
#4 - 1-7, Pictures and Maps
#5 - 1-3, Dialogue Sheets
#6 - 1-25, Song Books, 12 pg. each
#7 - Slides, (80) total in a carousel tray
#8 - 1-7, Realia ((1) Pennant, (2) Fall Leaves, (2) Scraps
Fall Fabric, (2) Gun Casings, (2) Acorns)
This kit is to be used to facilitate the discussion of
fall memories.
PK 108
Flashback Hollywood - Music & Comedy
Eldergames
#1 - Instruction Sheet
#2-25 Black and White Photographs
The instruction sheet gives ideas for non-competitive
games using the photos of music and comedy stars from
1927-1947.
PK 109
Imagine That-Vol. 1
Eldergames
#1 - Instruction Sheet
#2-25 - Black and White Photographs
The idea sheet contains activities involving the humorous
photos with conversation starters to stimulate the
imagination.
PK 110
Imagine That-Vol. 2
Eldergames
#1 - Instruction Sheet
#2-25 - Black and White Photographs
This kit contains an instruction sheet for activities
involving the humorous photos with conversation starters to
stimulate the imagination.
PK 111
Leisure Time
Eldergames
#1 - Instruction Sheet
#2-25 - Black and White Photographs
The instruction sheet contains ideas for non-competitive
games using the photos depicting leisure activities
dating from 1900-1940.
Home Life
Eldergames
#1 - Instruction Sheet
#2-25 - Black and White Photographs
The idea sheet contains non-competitive games and discussion questions about the photos of home life from 1900-1940.
PK 113
Fashion
Eldergames
#1 - Instruction Sheet
#2-25 - Black and White Photographs
This kit uses non-competitive activities and discussion
questions about the photos of fashions from 1900-1940 to
promote sharing and talking.
PK 114
Small Town Life
Eldergames
#1 - Instruction Sheet
#2-25 - Black and White Photographs
The instruction sheet provides ideas for non-competitive
activities and discussion questions concerning the photos
of small town life from 1900-1940.
PK 115
Remembering School Days
BiFolkal
#1 - (2) Audio Cassettes, 1-Slide Show & 2-Sing-Along
#2 - Video, 14 min.
#3 - Program Manual, 100 pg.
#4 - 1-3, Dialogue Sheets
#5 - 1-25, Poetry Sheets
#6 - Slides, (80) total in a carousel tray
#7 - 1-24, School Books, 14 pg. each
#8 - 1-51, Scratch `n Sniff Cards (10 each of 5 scents) &
1 instruction sheet
#9 - Realia, ((1) pen, (1) pencil)
#10 - Realia, ((1) Baseball Cap)
#11 - Realia, ((1) Graduation Cap w/ tassel)
#12 - Realia, ((1) Leather Pouch w/(12) marbles, (1) ball,
(10) jacks)
This kit is to be used to promote the discussion of school
memories.
PK 116
First Writes
BiFolkal
#1 - Binder, 134 pg.
The binder contains instruction sheets and 40 writing
exercises for older adults to be used to facilitate the
remembering and discussion of personal stories.
PK 117
More Writes and Visits
BiFolkal
#1 - Binder, 96 pg.
This kits consists of writing exercises and assignments on
41 topics for older adults to promote memory recall and
storytelling.
PK 118
Like It Was: A Complete Guide to Writing Oral History
Teachers and Writers Collaborative
#1 - Paperback Book, 129 pg.
This is a guide to interviewing and recording oral
histories, transcribing and writing material, with
assignments, unit plans, and editing instructions.
PK 119A
Sweet Memories (Slideas, Volume 1)
BiFolkal
#1 - Binder w/4 pages of Instruction and (20) Numbered
Slides
This kit consists of a program guide, discussion
questions, and 20 slides.
PK 119B
Mothers (Slideas, Volume 1)
BiFolkal
#1- Binder w/6 pages of Instruction and (20) Numbered
Slides
This Kit consists of a program guide, discussion
questions, and 20 slides.
PK 119C
Vacations (Slideas, Volume 1)
BiFolkal
#1 - Binder w/4 pages of Instruction and (20) Numbered
Slides
This Kit consists of a program guide, discussion
questions, and 20 slides.
PK 119D
Advertisements (Slideas, Volume 1)
BiFolkal
#1 - Binder w/8 pages of Instruction and (20) Numbered
Slides
This kit consists of a program guide, discussion
questions, and 20 slides.
PK 120
Writing Your Life
BiFolkal
#1 - Paperback Book, 98 pg.
This guidebook gives instructions for outlining,
organizing, and writing your life story.
PK 121
Writing Your Life (Teacher's Edition)
BiFolkal
#1 - Spiral Bound Notebook, 104 pg.
This instruction manual contains course outlines, lesson
plans, and teacher tips for assisting those writing their
autobiographies.
PK 122
Remembering 1924
BiFolkal
#1 - Slides, (80) total in a carousel tray
#2 - (2) Audio Cassettes, 1-Slide Show & 2-Sing-Along
#3 - Video, 16 min.
#4 - Program Manual, 94 pg.
#5 - 1-8, Joke Sheets
#6 - Master Song Sheet
#7 - 1-15, (5) Crossword Sheets, (5) Answer Sheets, (5)
Pens
#8 - 1-25, Fact Books, 11 pg. each
#9 - Realia ((1) Yo-yo, (2) Stockings, (4) Mah-Jongg Tiles
in a Cloth Bag, (20) Scratch`n Sniff Cards (10 each
of 2 scents))
This kit is designed to encourage discussion of the
1920's.
PK 123
Remembering Farm Days
BiFolkal
#1 - Slides, (80) total in a carousel tray
#2 - (2) Audio Cassettes, 1-Slide Show & 2-Sing-Along
#3 - Video, 12 min.
#4 - Poetry Book
#5 - 1-8, Joke Sheets
#6 - 1-2, Realia ((1)-Farmer's Almanac, (1) Red
Kerchief)
#7 - 1A-12, (1) Guide Sheet & (12) Black & White
Photographs
#8 - Program Manual, 97 pg.
#9 - 1-25, Song Books, 10 pg. each
#10 - Realia ((1) Cow Bell)
#11 - Realia ((5) Seed Packages)
This kit is to be used to prompt discussion of memories of
days on the farm.
PK 124
Remembering the Depression
BiFolkal
#1 - Slides, (140) total in a carousel tray
#2 - (2) Audio Cassettes, 1-Slide Show & 2-Sing-Along
#3 - Video, 29 min.
#4 - 1-25, History Booklets, 16 pg. each
#5 - 1-22, Silhouette Kit
#6 - Color Picture, "American Gothic"
#7 - 1-3, Dialogue Sheets
#8 - 1-25, FDR's Alphabet Agencies Cartoon
#9 - Program Manual, 104 pg.
#10 - 1-6, Realia ((1) Tin Cup, (1) Apple, (1) Mini Flour
Sack, (3) Pencils)
This kit will promote the sharing of memories and stories
about the depression years.
PK 127
Reminiscence: Uncovering a Lifetime of Memories
Elderpress
#1 - Paperback Book, 162 pg.
A book with instructions on how to help older people
remember their past.
PK 128
A Book of Questions
BiFolkal
#1 - Spiral-Bound Notebook, 90 pg.
This book contains 84 question sheets whose answers will
result in a personal journal for the user.
PK 129
A Family Album
BiFolkal
#1 - Paperback Book, 132 pg.
This book contains stories and pictures of American
families in literature and history. This can be used as a
springboard for discussion of various events in history
that affected families, such as slavery, immigration, the Depression,
etc.
PK 131
Remembering Birthdays
BiFolkal
#1 - Slides, (80) total in a carousel tray
#2 - (2) Audio Cassettes, 1-Slide Show & 2-Sing-Along
#3 - Video, 15 min.
#4 - Program Manual, 119 pg.
#5 - 1-25, Astrology Sheets
#6 - 1-12, Dialogue Sheets
#7 - 1-2, Graphics Masters
#8 - 1-25, Song Books, 16 pg. each
#9 - Paperback Book of Famous Birthdays, 43 pg.
#10 - 1-21, Scented Sheets ((11) Rose, (10) Chocolate)
#11 - 1-4, Realia ((2) Victorian Labels, (2) Candle
Holders)
#12 - 1-8, Realia (Cake Decorating Kit)
This kit will encourage the discussion of birthday
memories.
PK 132
Remembering Summertime
BiFolkal
#1 - Slides, (80) total in a carousel tray
#2 - (2) Audio Cassettes, 1-Slide Show & 2- Sing-Along
#3 - Video, 10 min.
#4 - Program Manual, 114 pg.
#5 - 1-25, "New for Summer" Master Sheets
#6 - 1-3, Dialogue Sheets
#7 - 1-25, Song Books, 16 pg. each
#8 - 1-31, Realia ((2) Band-Aids, (1) Flag, (1) Piece
Mosquito Netting, (1) piece Screening, (1)
Nose Plug, (1) Strawberry Huller, (4) Baseball Cards,
(20) Scratch `n Sniff Cards (10 each of 2 scents))
#9 - Realia ((1) Fan)
This kit will help promote discussion and sharing of
summertime memories.
PK 133
Stirring Up Memories: Food Programs with Older Adults
BiFolkal
#1 - Binder, 112 pg.
This kit consists of recipes with stories and poems that
coordinate along with instructions for conducting a food related
program.
PK 134
Almost Anything for a Laugh
BiFolkal
#1 Binder, 82 pg.
This is a collection of short, humorous skits for older
adults to perform. "Designed to get a laugh and some
discussion."
PK 135
Radio Days
BiFolkal
#1 - Video, 71 min.
This video with photographs and segments from 75 original
broadcasts, classic film clips and interviews from the
heyday of radio can be used to generate discussion of memories
and favorite programs.
PK 136A
Spring (Slideas, Volume 3-Seasons)
BiFolkal
#1 - Binder w/4 pages of Instruction and (20) Numbered
Slides
This kit contains a program guide, discussion questions,
and 20 slides.
PK 136B
Summer (Slideas, Volume 3-Seasons)
BiFolkal
#1 - Binder w/4 pages of Instruction and (20) Numbered
Slides.
This kit contains a program guide, discussion questions,
and 20 slides.
PK 137
Almost Anything for a Laugh, Too...
BiFolkal
#1 - Binder, 43 pg..
This is another collection of short, humorous skits for
older adults to perform. "Designed to get more laughs and
discussion."
PK 138
Remembering Train Rides
BiFolkal
#1 - Slides, (80) total in a carousel tray
#2 - (2) Audio Cassettes, 1-Slide Show & 2-Sing-Along
#3 - Video, 12 min.
#4 - 1-4, Dialogue Sheets
#5 - 1-6, Joke Sheets
#6 - 1-6, Realia ((1) Train Menu from 1937, (1) Current
Train Menu, (1) Amtrak Map of the U.S., (1) Amtrak
Timetable, (1) Amtrak U.S. Travel Guide for Train
Travel)
#7 - 1-25, Song Books, 16 pg. each
#8 - Program Manual, 93 pg.
#9 - Realia ((1) Railroad Engineer's Hat)
#10 - Realia ((1) Lady's Flowered Hat)
This kit is to be used to promote remembering and sharing
of train related stories.
PK 139
Remembering County Fairs
BiFolkal
#1 - Slides, (80) total in a carousel tray
#2 - (2) Audio Cassettes, 1-Slide Show & 2-Sing-Along
#3 - Video, 18 min.
#4 - 1-3, Dialogue Sheets
#5 - 1-12, Pictures
#6 - 1-25, Song Books, 10 pg. each
#7 - 1-8, Realia ((5) Ribbons, (1) Bumper Sticker, (1)
Sign, (1) Picture)
#8 - 1-51, Scratch `n Sniff Cards (10 each of 5
scents)
#9 - Program Manual, 98 pg.
This kit will facilitate the discussion of memories of
county fairs.
PK 140
Work Life Timeline
Eldergames
#1 - Instruction Sheet
#2-5 - Timeline Sheets
This kit traces historical events and inventions from
1880-1990 and can be utilized to generate discussion on these
topics.
PK 141
5 Fun Games and Writing Exercises
Eldergames
#1-2 - Instruction Sheets
#3-8 - Worksheet Masters
This kit contains programs and games with graphs,
timetables and question sheets to be used as writing exercises to
promote memory sharing.
PK 142
Seems Like Yesterday
Eldergames
#1 - Instruction Sheet
#2 - 24 Black and White Photographs
The pictures of people, places, and events from 1900-1950
come complete with explanations and questions to prompt
discussion.
PK 143
Precious Moments
Eldergames
#1 - Instruction Sheet
#2 - 25 Black and White Photographs
These pictures depicting major events in the average life
(i.e. marriage, first child, first house, etc.) have
explanations and questions accompanying them to be used to
facilitate memory sharing.
PK146
Remembering Work Life
BiFolkal
#1 - Slides, (80) total in a carousel tray
#2 - (2) Audio Cassettes, 1-Slide Show & 2-Sing-Along
#3 - Video, 15 min.
#4 - 1-25, Song Books, 12 pg. each
#5 - 1-9, Dialogue Sheets
#6 - 1-5, Time Lines
#7 - Program Manual, 121 pg.
#8 - 1-53, Realia ((1) Wooden Bobbin, (1) Carpenter's
Pencil, (1) Old Key,
(1) Change Purse, (1) Scrap of Denim Material,
(8)Business Cards,
(40) Scratch `n Sniff Cards (10 each of 4
scents))
This kit is to be used to encourage work related
memories.
PK 147A & 147AA (2 Copies)
Valentine's Day (Slideas, Volume 6 - Commemorations)
BiFolkal
#1 - Binder w/4 pages of Instruction and (20) Numbered
Slides
This kit contains an idea sheet, discussion questions, and
20 slides. This can be used for instruction as well as
memory sharing.
PK 147B & 147BB (2 Copies)
Arbor Day (Slideas, Volume 6 - Commemorations)
BiFolkal
#1 - Binder w/4 pages of Instruction and (20) Numbered
Slides.
This kit contains an idea sheet, discussion questions, and
20 slides. This can be used for instruction as well as memory
sharing.
PK 147C & 147CC (2 Copies)
Fourth of July (Slideas, Volume 6 - Commemorations)
BiFolkal
#1 - Binder w/4 pages of Instruction and (20) Numbered
Slides.
This kit contains an idea sheet, discussion questions, and
20 slides. This can be used for instruction as well as memory
sharing.
PK 147D & 147DD (2 Copies)
Halloween (Slideas, Volume 6 - Commemorations)
BiFolkal
#1 - Binder w/4 pages of Instruction and (20) Numbered
Slides.
This kit contains an idea sheet, discussion questions, and
20 slides. This can be used for instruction as well as memory
sharing.
PK 149A
Shopping (Slideas, Volume 4)
BiFolkal
#1 - Binder w/6 pages of Instruction and (20) Numbered
Slides.
This set contains an idea sheet, discussion questions, and
20 color slides.
PK 149B
Fathers (Slideas, Volume 4)
BiFolkal
#1 - Binder w/4 pages of Instruction and (20) Numbered
Slides.
This set contains an idea sheet, discussion questions, and
20 color slides.
PK 149D
Table Manners (Slideas, Volume 4)
BiFolkal
#1 - Binder w/4 pages of Instruction and (20) Numbered
Slides.
This set contains an idea sheet, discussion questions, and
20 color slides.
PK 150 & 150A (2 Copies)
Learning from the Past
BiFolkal
Binder, 120 pg.
This binder contains instructions for using the BiFolkal
kits in schools and other intergenerational settings. Each
kit is discussed and activity ideas, as well as related
bibliographies, are given.
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PK 153A
The Joy of Food (Slideas, Volume 2)
BiFolkal
#1 - Binder w/4 pages of Instruction and (20) Numbered
Slides.
This kit consists of a program guide, discussion
questions, and 20 slides.
PK 153C
Elections (Slideas, Volume 2)
BiFolkal
#1 - Binder w/4 pages of Instruction and (20) Numbered
Slides.
This kit consists of a program guide, discussion
questions, and 20 slides.
PK 153D
Quilts (Slideas, Volume 2)
BiFolkal
#1 - Binder w/4 pages of Instruction and (20) Numbered
Slides.
This kit consists of a program guide, discussion
questions, and 20 slides.
PK 154A
Reading (Slideas, Volume 7)
BiFolkal
#1 - Binder w/4 pages of Instruction and (20) Numbered
Slides.
This kit contains a program guide, discussion questions,
and 20 slides.
PK 154B
Airplanes (Slideas, Volume 7)
BiFolkal
#1 - Binder w/4 pages of Instruction and (20) Numbered
Slides.
This kit contains a program guide, discussion questions,
and 20 slides.
PK 154C
School (Slideas, Volume 7)
BiFolkal
#1 - Binder w/4 pages of Instruction and (20) Numbered
Slides.
This kit contains a program guide, discussion questions,
and 20 slides.
PK 155
Remembering Pets
BiFolkal
#1 - Slides, (80) total in a carousel tray
#2 - (2)Audio Cassettes, 1-Slide Show & 2-Sing-Along
#3 - Video, 14 min.
#4 - 1-8, Dialogue Sheets
#5 - 1A-12, Black and White Photographs
#6 - 1-25, Song Books, 16 pg. each
#7 - Program Manual, 97 pg.
#8 - 1-5 Realia ((1) Swatch Dalmatian Fur Fabric, (1)
Swatch Lamb's Wool Fabric, (1) Dog Toy, (1)
Catnip Toy, (1) Grooming Brush)
This kit is to be used to encourage memory sharing about
pets.
PK 156
Remembering Fun and Games
PK 157
Remembering the Fashion
BiFolkal
#1 - Slides, (80) total in a carousel tray
#2 - (2)Audio Cassettes, 1-Slide Show & 2-Sing-Along
#3 - Video, 15 min.
#4 - 1-25, Song Books, 16 pg. each
#5 - 1-6, Mask Masters
#6 - 1-6, Dialogue Sheets
#7 - Program Manual, 127 pg.
#8 - Realia ((1) Fashion Paper Doll Sheet, (1) Shoe
Picture with Lace, (1) Hat Picture with Ribbon, (1) Dress Picture with
Fabric Swatches, (1) Garter, (1) Sachet)
This kit is to encourage discussion and memory sharing
about clothes and fashion.
PK 158
Remembering Music
BiFolkal
#1 - Slides, (80) total in a carousel tray
#2 - (2)Audio Cassettes, 1-Slide Show & 2-Sing-Along
#3 - Video, 20 min.
#4 - 1-25, Song Books, 16 pg. each
#5 - 1-9, Dialogue Sheets
#6 - 1-25, Geography Game Sheets
#7 - Program Manual, 111 pg.
#8 - Realia ((1) Player Piano Roll)
#9 - Realia ((1) Compact Disc, (1) Dance Card with Pencil,
(1) Music Box)
This kit is to be utilized to promote reminiscing about
music.
PK 161 & 161A (2 Copies)
A Time Machine Called Memory
BiFolkal
#1 - Video, min.
This video is not to be used as a program. It is an
introduction to the BiFolkal kits and explains their
purpose, contents, and how they are to be used.
PK 163
American Heritage, Vol. 2-Old Favorites Sing-Along
BiFolkal
#1-12 - Song Lyric Transparencies
#13 - Audio Cassette
#14 - Song Book, 28 pg.
PK 164
Valentines Day Actiphile
BiFolkal
#1 - Instruction Sheet
#2-16 - Photocopy Masters
This kit contains activities, such as crafts, recipes, and
skits, related to Valentine's Day.
PK 165
Arbor Day Actiphile
BiFolkal
#1 - Instruction Sheet
#2-15 - Photocopy Masters
This kit consists of activities connected with Arbor Day,
including games, poems, songs, and recipes.
PK 166
4th of July Actiphile
BiFolkal
#1 - Instruction Sheet
#2-16 - Photocopy Masters
Activities, such as crafts, skits, games, and recipes, to
celebrate Independence Day are included in this kit.
PK 167
Halloween Actiphile
BiFolkal
#1 - Instruction Sheet
#2-16 - Photocopy Masters
Halloween related activities, including memory games,
songs, recipes, and crafts are contained in this kit.
PK 168
Christmas Actiphile
BiFolkal
#1 - Instruction Sheet
#2-15 - Photocopy Masters
This kit contains activities for the celebration of
Christmas, such as recipes, writing exercises, games, and
crafts.
PK 169, 169AA, & 169BB (3 Copies)
Time Well Spent
BiFolkal
#1 - Spiral-Bound Notebook, 114 pg.
This is an instruction manual for the "Visit Kits"
(PK169A-L). It also
(3 Copies) contains ideas for making your own visit kits,
implementing visiting programs, and recruiting volunteers.
PK 169A
Visit Kit - Advertising
BiFolkal
#1 - Instruction Sheet
#2 - Picture Sheet
#3 - Realia ((1) Deck of Cards)
This kit consists of materials to be used to generate
discussion of old advertisements.
PK 169B
Visit Kit - Courting
BiFolkal
#1 - Instruction Sheet
#2 - Picture Sheet
#3 - Realia ((1) Dance Card w/Pencil)
This kit is to be used to encourage reminiscing about
dating in the days of yore.
PK 169C
Visit Kit - Cure-Alls
BiFolkal
#1 - Instruction Sheet
#2 - Picture Sheet
#3 - Realia ((1) Bottle of Wizard Water)
This kit is designed to facilitate memory sharing about
medicines and "home remedies".
PK 169D
Visit Kit - Fabrics
BiFolkal
#1 - Instruction Sheet
#2 - Picture Sheet
#3-10 - Realia ((8) Fabric Swatches)
This kit is to be used to promote discussion of clothes,
fabrics, and sewing.
PK 169E
Visit Kit - Gardening
BiFolkal
#1 - Instruction Sheet
#2 - Picture Sheet
#3 - Realia ((1) Rain Gauge, (2) Worms)
This kit consists of items to encourage reminiscing about
gardening.
PK 169F
Visit Kit - Hair
BiFolkal
#1 - Instruction Sheet
#2 - Picture Sheet
#3 - Realia ((1) Hair Pin)
#4 - Realia ((1) Shaving Brush)
This kit will promote remembrances of hair styles.
PK 169G
Visit Kit - Hats
BiFolkal
#1 - Instruction Sheet
#2 - Picture Sheet
#3 - Mask
#4 - Mask
This kit is to be used to facilitate reminiscing about the
wearing of hats.
PK 169H
Visit Kit - Main Street
BiFolkal
#1 - Instruction Sheet
#2 - Picture Sheet
#3 - Realia ((1) Lamp Post)
This kit is to encourage the sharing of memories of small
town life and of Main Streets.
PK 169I
Visit Kit - Picnics
BiFolkal
#1 - Instruction Sheet
#2 - Picture Sheet
#3 - Realia ((1) Red-Checkered Cloth Napkin, (2) Ants)
This kit will invoke discussion of picnics.
PK 169J
Visit Kit - Games
BiFolkal
#1 - Instruction Sheet
#2 - Picture Sheet
#3 - Realia ((1) Box of Double-Six Dominoes.)
This kit is designed to encourage discussion of games.
PK 169K
Visit Kit - Vacations
BiFolkal
#1 - Instruction Sheet
#2 - Picture Sheet
#3 - Realia ((1) Statue of Liberty Pencil Sharpener)
#4 - Realia ((1) Post Card)
This kit is to be used to facilitate the sharing of
vacation memories.
PK 169L
Visit Kit - Visits
BiFolkal
#1 -Instruction Sheet
#2 - Picture Sheet
#3-5 - Realia ((3) Roses)
This kit will invoke discussion of remembered visits by
family or friends.
PK 170, 170A, & 170B (3 Copies)
Christmas - Mini-Kit
BiFolkal
#1 - Slides, (80) total in a carousel tray
#2 - Video, 12 min.
#3 - Audio Cassette for Slide Show
#4 - Program Manual, 89 pg.
#5 - 1-3, Dialogue Sheets
#6 -1-15, Actiphile ((1) Instruction Sheet, (14) Photocopy
Masters)
This kit is to be used to promote the sharing of Christmas
memories.
PK 171
Aprons - Mini-Kit
BiFolkal
#1 - Slides, (46) total in a carousel tray
#2 - Video, 15 min.
#3 - Audio Cassette for Slide Show
#4 - Guide Book, 24 pg.
#5 - 1-4, Dialogue Sheets
#6 - 1-25, Activity Booklets, 4 pg. each
This kit is to facilitate reminiscing about aprons and
cooking.
PK 172
Friends - Mini-Kit
BiFolkal
#1 - Slides, (20) total in a carousel tray
#2 - Video, 6 min.
#3 - Audio Cassette for Slide Show
#4 - Program Manual, 20 pg.
#5 - 1-7, Dialogue Sheets
#6 - 1-25, Song Books, 4 pg. each
This kit will encourage discussion of friends, past and
present.
PK 173A
Jewish Memories - Mini-Kit
BiFolkal
#1 - Slides, (93) total in a carousel tray
#2 - Audio Cassette for Slide Show
#3 - Guide Book, 12 pg.
#4 - Realia ((1) Menorah)
This kit is to be used to facilitate the sharing of Jewish
holiday memories.
PK 179
Country Crime: What Communities Can Do
AARP
#1-23 - Binder w/23 pages of Instruction
#24-30 - Slide Pocket Pages, (136) Slides total
#31 - Audio Cassette for Slide Show
#32 - Pamphlet Master - "Criminal Justice Programs"
#33 - Pamphlet Master - "How to Protect Your Rural
Homestead"
#34 - Pamphlet Master - "How to Spot a Con Artist"
#35 - Pamphlet Master - "How to Protect Your Home"
#36 - Pamphlet Master - "How to Protect You and Your
Car"
#37 - Pamphlet Master - "How to Protect Your
Neighborhood"
#38 - Pamphlet Master - "How to Conduct a Security
Survey"
#39 - Pamphlet Master - "Neighborhood Dispute
Resolution"
This program "examines rural crime problems, the
fundamental principals of crime prevention, why they are
effective, and the collective actions that can be taken to
implement them."
PK 180
Country Crime: What You Can Do
AARP
#1-21 - Binder w/21 pages of Instruction
#22-28 - Slide Pocket Pages, (138) Slides total
#29 - Audio Cassette for Slide Show
#30 - Pamphlet Master - "Criminal Justice Programs"
#31 - Pamphlet Master - "How to Protect Your
Neighborhood"
#32 - Pamphlet Master - "How to Protect Your Home"
#33 - Pamphlet Master - "How to Spot a Con Artist"
#34 - Pamphlet Master - "How to Conduct a Security
Survey"
#35 - Pamphlet Master - "How to Protect You and Your
Car"
#36 - Pamphlet Master - "How to Protect Your Rural
Homestead"
This program "examines rural crime problems, fundamental
principles of crime prevention, why they are effective, and
steps to implement them."
PK 181
Crime Prevention: Then and Now
AARP
#1-21 - Binder w/21 pages of Instruction
#22-27 - Slide Pocket Pages, (111) Slides Total
#28 - Audio Cassette for Slide Show
#29 - Pamphlet Master - "How to Conduct a Security
Survey"
#30 - Pamphlet Master - "How to Protect You and Your
Car"
#31 - Pamphlet Master - "How to Protect Your
Neighborhood"
#32 - Pamphlet Master - "How to Protect Your Rural
Homestead"
#33 - Pamphlet Master - "How to Spot a Con Artist"
#34 - Pamphlet Master - "How to Protect Your Home"
This program "examines how changes in our ways of living
have necessitated an increased need for practicing crime
prevention."
NOTE: Pamphlet master #29 is missing.
PK 182
Crime Prevention: What and Why?
AARP
#1-19 - Binder w/19 pages of Instruction
#20-23 - Slide Pocket Pages, (73) Slides total
#24 - Audio Cassette for Slide Show
#25 - Pamphlet Master - "How to Conduct a Security
Survey"
#26 - Pamphlet Master - "How to Protect Your
Neighborhood"
#27 - Pamphlet Master - "How to Protect Your Home"
#28 - Pamphlet Master - "How to Spot a Con Artist"
#29 - Pamphlet Master - "How to Protect You and Your
Car"
#30 - Pamphlet Master - "How to Protect Your Rural
Homestead"
This program "explains what crime prevention is and why
citizens can benefit from participating."
NOTE: Pamphlet Master #25 is missing.
PK 183
Falls & Fires: Safety in the Home
AARP
#1-35 - Binder w/36 pages of Instruction
#36-39 - Slide Pocket Pages, (75) Slides total
#40 - Audio Cassette for Slide Show
#41 - Hand-Out Master - "Falls & Fire Quiz"
#42 - Hand-Out Master - "Fire Safety"
#43 - Hand-Out Master - "Falls Safety"
This program "discusses things that can be done to prevent
falls and fires in the home."
PK 185
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
AARP
#1-18 - Binder w/18 pages of Instruction
#19-25 - Slide Pocket Pages, (137) Slides total
#26 - Audio Cassette for Slide Show
#27 - Pamphlet Master - "How to Protect Your Home"
#28 - Pamphlet Master - "How to Protect Your
Neighborhood"
#29 - Pamphlet Master - "How to Spot a Con Artist"
#30 - Pamphlet Master - "How to Protect You and Your
Car"
#31 - Pamphlet Master - "How to Protect Your Rural
Homestead"
#32 - Pamphlet Master - "How to Conduct a Security
Survey"
#33 - Hand-Out Master - "Falls Safety"
This program "outlines a comprehensive approach to a
safer, more secure environment through design and
practice."
NOTE: Pamphlet Master #32 is missing.
PK 186
Neighborhood Watch: Communities Combat Crime
AARP
#1-21 - Binder w/21 pages of Instruction
#22-26 - Slide Pocket Pages, (84) Slides total
#27 - Audio Cassette for Slide Show
#28 - Pamphlet Master - "How to Protect Your
Neighborhood"
#29 - Pamphlet Master - "How to Protect Your Home"
#30 - Pamphlet Master - "How to Protect Your Rural
Homestead"
#31 - Pamphlet Master - "How to Protect You and Your
Car"
#32 - Pamphlet Master - "How to Spot a Con Artist"
#33 - Pamphlet Master - "How to Conduct a Security
Survey"
#34 - 1-2, Video w/Booklet, 13 min.
This program "describes how members of a community can
work together to reduce crime and meet other community
needs."
NOTE: Pamphlet Master #33 is missing.
PK 187
Fraud & Other Con Games
AARP
#1-21 - Binder w/21 pages of Instruction
#22-27 - Slide Pocket Pages, (112) Slides total
#28 - Audio Cassette for Slide Show
#29 - Pamphlet Master - "How to Spot a Con Artist"
#30 - Pamphlet Master - "How to Conduct a Security
Survey"
#31 - Pamphlet Master - "How to Protect Your Home"
#32 - Pamphlet Master - "How to Protect You and Your
Car"
#33 - Pamphlet Master - "How to Protect Your
Neighborhood"
#34 - Pamphlet Master - "How to Protect Your Rural
Homestead"
This program "examines common street swindles and provides
tips on how to avoid them."
NOTE: Pamphlet Master #30 is missing.
PK 190
Boards & Commissions: An Opportunity to Serve
AARP
#1-45 - Binder w/45 pages of Instruction
#46-49 - Slide Pocket Pages, (80) Slides total
#50 - Audio Cassette for Slide Show
#51 - Pamphlet Master - "So You Want to Get Appointed to a
Board or Commission"
This program "provides detailed information on boards to
which senior citizens can be appointed, the process for securing
appointment, and the importance of serving effectively after
appointment as a board member.
PK 198
Memory: The Long and Short of It
AARP
#1-29 - Binder w/29 pages of Instruction
#30 - Video, 15 min.
#31 - Pamphlet Master - "Now Where Did I Put My Keys"
This program "explains how memory loss works and ways to
deal with memory loss."
PK 199
Reminiscence: Finding Meaning in Memories
AARP
#1-115 - Binder w/115 pages of Instruction
#116-119 - Slide Pocket Pages, (80) Slides total
#120 - Audio Cassette for Slide Show
#121 - Pamphlet Master - "Reminiscence: Reaching Back,
Moving Forward"
#122 - Pamphlet Master - "Reminiscence: Finding Meaning in
Memories"
#123 - Booklet - "Reminiscence: Finding Meaning in
Memories: Resource Materials"
This program is "designed to train visitor volunteers or
individuals who wish to reminisce with older people."
PK 202-250
PK 202Voices
AARP
#1-57 - Binder w/57 pages of Instruction
#58-61 - Slide Pocket Pages, (70) Slides total
#62 - Audio Cassette for Slide Show
#63 - Pamphlet Master - "Voices"
This program is about "women speaking to women about their health."
PK 203
Eating for Your Health
AARP
#1-29 - Binder w/29 pages of Instruction
#30-33 - Slide Pocket Pages, (76) Slides total
#34 - Audio Cassette for Slide Show
#35 - Pamphlet Master - "The Sodium Quiz"
#36 - Pamphlet Master - "Eating for Your Health"
#37 - 1-2, Video w/Booklet, 14 min.
This program is "designed to help older consumers with
their special diet needs."
PK 204
Your Future: Who Decides?
AARP
#1 - Video, 20 min.
#2 - Program Booklet, 19 pg.
This program "concerns the potential for older persons to
lose control of decisions affecting their lives."
PK 205
Quiet Courage
AARP
#1 - Video, 28 min.
#2 - Booklet, 17 pg.
This program "addresses issues of interest to midlife and
older women re-entering the work force."
PK 206
The Painting as a World
Museum One Inc.
#1-17 - Binder w/17 pages of Instruction
#18 - Slide Pocket Page, (10) Slides total
This program is designed to stimulate art appreciation by
older adults. It contains ideas, discussion questions,
themes, and brief artist biographies. The subjects for
the art presented are flowers, portraits, and landscapes.
PK 207
The Smile of a Child
Museum One Inc.
#1-19 - Binder w/19 pages of Instruction
#20 - Slide Pocket Page, (10) Slides total
This program is designed to stimulate art appreciation by
older adults. It contains ideas, discussion questions,
themes, and brief artist biographies. The subject for art
represented is children in art.
PK 208
American Heritage & Traditions, Part 1-For Spacious Skies:
American Landscapes
Museum One Inc.
#1-14 - Binder w/14 pages of Instruction
#15 - Slide Pocket Page, (10) Slides total
This program is designed to stimulate art appreciation
among older adults. It contains ideas, discussion
questions, and brief artist biographies. The subject for
the art represented is American landscapes.
PK 209
American Heritage & Traditions, Part II-Generations
Together: American Portraits
Museum One Inc.
#1-14 - Binder w/14 pages of Instruction
#15 - Slide Pocket Page, (10) Slides total
This program is designed to stimulate art appreciation
among older adults. It contains ideas, discussion
questions, and brief artist biographies. The subject for
the art depicted is portraits of American life.
PK 210
American Heritage & Traditions, Part III-Winslow Homer:
Artist of the Sea
Museum One Inc.
#1-17 - Binder w/17 pages of Instruction
#18 - Slide Pocket Page, (10) Slides total
This program is designed to stimulate art appreciation
among older adults. It contains ideas, discussion
questions, and a brief artist biography. All the art depicted
is by Winslow Homer.
PK 211
Holiday Seasons, Part I-A Celebration of Life
Museum One Inc.
#1-13 - Binder w/13 pages of Instruction
#14 - Slide Pocket Page, (12) Slides total
This program is designed to stimulate art appreciation
among older adults. It contains ideas, discussion
questions, and brief artist biographies. The purpose for
the art represented is to promote a holiday feeling through the fall and
winter
scenes depicted.
PK 212
Holiday Seasons, Part II-Spring Into Summer: The Beauty of
Nature
Museum One Inc.
#1-15 - Binder w/15 pages of Instruction
#16 - Slide Pocket Page, (10) Slides total
This program is designed to stimulate art appreciation in
older adults. It contains ideas, discussion questions, and
brief artist biographies. The art scenes represented are of
spring and summer.
PK 213
The Impressionists: Rebels in Art
Museum One Inc.
#1 - Video, 17:50 min.
#2 - Pamphlet Master - "The Impressionists: Rebels in
Art"
This program is designed to promote art appreciation in
older adults. It contains ideas, discussion questions, and
brief artist biographies. The art represented is the work of
some of the major impressionists.
PK 215
The World of Van Gogh, Part II-The Changing Seasons
Museum One
Inc.
#1-13 - Binder w/13 pages of Instruction
#14 - Slide Pocket Page, (10) Slides total
This program is designed to promote art appreciation among
older adults. It contains ideas and questions to generate
discussion about Vincent Van Gogh's art and life. The art
represented is his depictions of seasons.
PK 216
The World of Van Gogh, Part III-His Friends
Museum One
Inc.
#1-13 - Binder w/13 pages of Instruction
#14 - Slide Pocket Page, (10) Slides total
This program is designed to stimulate art appreciation in
older adults. It contains ideas and questions to generate
discussion about Vincent Van Gogh's art and life. The art
depicted is of portraits of his friends.
PK 217
Older Artist, Part I-Renoir: A Lifetime of Art
Museum
One Inc.
#1-15 - Binder w/15 pages of Instruction
#16 - Slide Pocket Page, (10) Slides total
This program is first in a series paying tribute to older
artists. It depicts several paintings by Renoir and provides
ideas and questions to generate discussion. The purpose of
this program is to stimulate art appreciation in older adults.
PK 218
Multi-Cultural Expressions, Part I-Haiti: A Festival of
the Sun
Museum One Inc.
#1-17 - Binder w/17 pages of Instruction
#18 - Slide Pocket Page, (10) Slides total
This program is first in a series that focuses on
multi-cultural themes in art. This volume on the culture of
Haiti includes background on the country, a short biography
of Selma Trautvetter, and several Haitian recipes. The purpose of
this program is to promote art and culture appreciation in
older adults.
PK 219
Beyond the Tunnel: The Arts and Aging in America
Museum One Inc.
#1 - Paperback Book, 122 pg.
This is not to be used as a program. This book is for
caregivers and contains stories about art and ageism in
America and focuses on the lives of those in nursing homes.
PK 220
Remember With Me
Eldergames
#1-18 - Color Photographs
#19 - Instruction Booklet, 21 pg.
#20 - Audio Cassette to Coordinate w/Photographs
This program is used to facilitate discussion and memory
sharing through the use of the photographs and sounds on
the cassette together with the games and activities
included in the booklet.
PK 221
Acting Up!
Eldergames
#1 - Paperback Book, 186 pg.
This book outlines an innovative approach to creative
drama for older adults and includes dialogue for 9 vignettes.
PK 222
I Hear Memories!
Eldergames
#1 - Instruction Book, 17 pg.
#2 - Audio Cassette
Using the cassette of sounds and booklet with discussion
questions, suggested props, and songs, this program encourages
discussion and memory sharing.
PK 223
Moments to Remember
Eldergames
#1 - Spiral-Bound Notebook, 106 pg.
This book for reminiscing is divided into several theme
chapters. Each chapter is divided into 3 parts: "In the
Mood" (sets the theme and mood), "Activities" (quizzes and
games), and "Discussion" (broad-based questions). Themes include:
autumn, bringing up baby, circus, city life, cooking, country life,
fabulous forties, falling in love, family life, friendship,
gardening, getting better with age, going to church, how things
have changed, leisure time, men, music, patriotism, presidents,
remember the ladies, the seashore, spring, summer, and winter.
PK 224
Say It With Music
Eldergames
#1 - Spiral-Bound Notebook, 76 pg.
This book is divided into two parts, "Music Trivia" and
"Music Games and Activities". There are a total of 67
different activities including music bingo.
PK 225
Down Memory Lane
Potentials Development Inc.
#1 - Spiral-Bound Notebook, 138 pg.
This book for reminiscing is divided into many theme
chapters. Each chapter is divided into 3 parts: "In the
Mood" (sets the theme and mood), "Activities" (quizzes and
games), and "Discussion" (broad-based questions). Themes include:
advertisements, advice, American popular song, big bands, Broadway
musicals, childhood, comedians, dancing, fashions, the
funnies, golden age of television, home sweet home, ice cream
parlor, movies, moving along, my home town, needlework, the
news, old-time radio, opera, operetta, pets, photographs, the
roaring twenties, Roosevelt & the 30's, school days, shopping, sports,
superstitions, vacations, vaudeville, voices from the past, weddings, and
working.
PK 226
This and That
Potentials Development Inc.
#1 - Spiral-Bound Notebook, 86 pg.
This book contains trivia games for seniors on various
topics including: general government, musicals, games,
animals, nature, automobiles, sayings, television, radio,
firsts, clothing, holidays, sports, farm life, Bible riddles, states,
presidents, nursery rhymes, initials, and how many?
PK 227
More This and That
Potentials Development Inc.
#1 - Spiral-Bound Notebook, 82 pg.
This book contains trivia games for older adults.
Subjects include: general, inventors, tools, sounds, America,
numbers, homonyms, weddings, timepieces, games, ranch life,
nature, radio & television, magazines, sports, cooking, food,
sewing, American folklore, music, songs, superstitions, appliances,
heroes, entertainment, vehicles, quotes, stars, words in
common, colors, Bible, states, cities, seasons, and months.
PK 228
Even More This and That
Potentials Development Inc.
#1 - Spiral-Bound Notebook, 84 pg.
This book consists of games of trivia for older adults.
The subjects include: general, old days, advertisements,
funny expressions, our bodies, states birds, plants, brand
names, holidays, automobiles, sayings, musicals, movies, television,
famous twosomes, songs, occupations, school days, names, states, cities,
candy, money, nursery rhymes, traditions, 1940's, Bible, riddles,
and discussion suggestions.
PK 229
What Do You Know?
Potentials Development Inc.
#1 - Spiral-Bound Notebook, 72 pg.
This book of trivia for older adults is divided into two
sections, Trivia Fun and Group Activities. Subjects for
trivia include: birds, flowers, cliches, animals, cities,
food, occupations, presidents, word games, musical instruments, color,
geography, abbreviations, songs, anatomy, and mathematics.
Subjects for group activities include: getting to know you,
picture identification, name that situation, auction bidding,
word bingo, four seasons, and what we say.
PK 230
Mind Stretchers
Potentials Development Inc.
#1 - Paperback Book, 23 pg.
This book consists of easy trivia and questions to promote
thought and memory sharing and gives ideas for programming
and games. The topics included are: basic, memories, opinions,
imaginings, and challenge.
PK 232
Remembering the Good Old Days
Potentials Development
Inc.
#1 - Paperback Book, 130 pg.
This book contains group starter topics and questions for
lively reminiscing and memory sharing.
PK 233
Ragtime for Seniors
Potentials Development Inc.
#1 - Program Booklet, 27 pg.
#2 - Song List Master Sheet
#3 - Audio Cassette
This tape of ragtime music can be used for group
activities, memory stimulation, or entertainment.
PK 234
Come Join the Geri-Tones
Potentials Development Inc.
#1 - Spiral-Bound Notebook, 161 pg.
This book contains songs, poems, and jokes for your senior
sing-along.
PK 235
Fun for Everyone
Potentials Development Inc.
#1 - Spiral-Bound Notebook, 85 pg.
This book of activity ideas for theme parties includes
games, crafts, music, bingo, and recipes.
PK 236
Let's Talk
Potentials Development Inc.
#1 - Spiral-Bound Notebook, 97 pg.
This book contains poems, discussion outlines, and
individual programs for a variety of topics including:
states, holidays, months, famous people, flowers, animals,
emotions, and events.
PK 237
Let's Talk Again
Potentials Development Inc.
#1 - Spiral-Bound Notebook, 33 pg.
This book contains poems, discussion outlines, and program
ideas for subjects including fairs, fashions, Ben Franklin,
gold, herbs, humor, memories, men, spices, and trains.
PK 238
Barbers, Cars, and Cigars
Potentials Development Inc.
#1 - Book, 52 pg.
This book contains instructions for activity programming
for older men on topics of interest to them, such as:
men's clothing, World War II, the Great Depression, movies,
radio, automobiles, planes, trains, occupations, music, food, sports,
etc.
PK 239
Old Time Favorites
Potentials Development Inc.
#1 - Lyric Book, 18 pg.
#2 - Audio Cassette
This program is to be used to conduct sing-alongs with the
26 songs contained in the book and tape.
PK 240
Dance and Sing-Along
Potentials Development Inc.
#1 - Lyric Pamphlet Master, 4 pg.
#2 - Audio Cassette
This program consists of lyrics and sing-along tape for 18
songs popular from 1899-1919.
PK 241
Creative Writing I
Potentials Development Inc.
#1 - Paperback Book, 98 pg.
This is a handbook for teaching classes in creative
writing for seniors.
PK 242
Creative Writing II
Potentials Development Inc.
#1 - Paperback Book, 143 pg.
This handbook on techniques for effective writing is for
teachers of writing classes.
PK 243
Skits for the Young at Heart
Potentials Development
Inc.
#1 - Paperback Book, 102 pg.
This book contains 30 short comedy skits for seniors 40
and up.
PK 244
County Fair Memories
Potentials Development Inc.
#1 - Video, 30 min.
This video on county fairs includes memories of games,
food, and music to be used to promote reminiscing.
PK 245
The Magic of Musicals
Potentials Development Inc.
#1 - Spiral-Bound Notebook, 64 pg.
This book gives instructions for the production of a
musical.
PK 246
Intergenerational Activities
Potentials Development
Inc.
#1 - Paperback Book, 43 pg.
This book contains information on programming activities
for older adults and children.
PK 247
Success with Seniors
Potentials Development Inc.
#1 - Paperback Book, 24 pg.
This book provides a quick reference guide for programming
in groups for senior adults with hints and suggestions for
topics, etc.
PK 248
Eldertrivia-Vol. 1
Eldergames
#1 - Paperback Book, 16 pg.
This book contains pages of trivia on the following
subjects: geography, entertainment, colors, history,
science, songs, literature, and famous people.
PK 249
Eldertrivia-Vol.2
Eldergames
#1 - Paperback Book, 20 pg.
This book consists of pages of trivia for older adults on
various subjects, such as: household items, months, states,
herstory, numbers, musical instruments, sight-seeing,
superstitions, and tools of the trade.
PK 250
Eldertrivia-Vol.3
Eldergames
#1 - Paperback Book, 20 pg.
This book contains pages of trivia questions on the
following topics: early television, nicknames,
sports, headlines, initials, sensing the holidays, slang, take
notice, and who said that?
PK 251 to 300
PK 251
Eldertrivia-Vol.4
Eldergames
#1 - Paperback Book, 19 pg.
The subjects for the trivia questions in this book
include: famous animals, mother nature, reading,
advertisements, famous buildings, going places, hooray for
Hollywood, similes, and what's my line?
PK 252
Eldertrivia-Vol.5
Eldergames
#1 - Paperback Book, 20 pg.
This booklet contains pages of trivia on the following
subjects: fun and games, radio, the twenties, the
thirties, distinctive names, home life, state nicknames, the
forties, and the fifties.
PK 253
Name That Memory!
Eldergames
#1 - Paperback Book, 17 pg.
This booklet contains pages on various topics that can be
used as a trivia game, clues are given and answers can be given
or discussions started. This is used to promote mind and
memory stimulation and to encourage discussion.
PK 254
Holiday Trivia
Eldergames
#1 - Paperback Book, 32 pg.
This book contains 20 different topics on holidays and
special occasions that can be used as a trivia game or as a
starter for group discussions.
PK 255
American Adventure
Eldergames
#1 - Instruction Sheet
#2-25 - Black and White Photographs
This program consists of photographs of sites and
landmarks across America with games and activity ideas to
coordinate into group activities or discussions.
PK 256
Flashback: Famous Faces & Events
Eldergames
#1 - Instruction Sheet
#2-25 - Black and White Photographs
This program contains photographs of famous faces from
1900-1955 and an instruction sheet with activities and
events to coordinate with the photos.
PK 257
Exercises Can Be Fun
Potentials Development Inc.
#1 - Paperback Book, 70 pg.
This book contains two approaches to group programs with
four basic exercise sections and improvisational exercises for
the elderly.
PK 258
PK 260
PK 261
PK 262
PK 263 & 263A (2 Copies)
PK 264
PK 265
PK 266
PK 268
PK 270
PK 271
PK 272
PK 273
PK 274
PK 275
PK 276
Telemarketing Fraud
AARP
#1 - Binder w/154 pages of Instruction
#2 - Video, 9 min.
#3 - Pamphlet Master - "Telemarketing Fraud"
#4 - Sticker - "FBI Tips"
The Best of You...The Best of Me
Generations Together
#1 - Spiral-Bound Notebook, 25 pg.
#2 - Video, 28 min.
This video and guide demonstrate intergenerational
programs and give tips on the creation of such programs.
24 Food Programs in Good Taste
BiFolkal
#1 - Binder w/104 pages of Instruction
This book contains two programs for each month of the
year, mostly based on the national food month or days.
These can be used to prompt reminiscing or plan more
elaborate programs using food.
Multi-Cultural Expressions, Part II - African-American
Artists: Our Unique Heritage
Museum One Inc.
#1-21 - Binder w/21 pages of Instruction
#22 - Slide Pocket Page, (10) Slide total
This program is the second in a series that focuses on
multi-cultural themes in art. This volume concentrates on
African-American art and the culture that influenced it.
Included are discussions of paintings, artist bibliographies, and creative
activities.
Reminiscing Together: Ways to Help Us Keep
Mentally Fit as We Grow Older
BiFolkal
#1 - Paperback Book, 143 pg.
This book provides information on the sharing of
experiences or reminiscing, as well as material on how memory
works, using the senses to stimulate memory, and activities
to strengthen memory.
A Loving Voice: A Caregiver's Book of Read-Aloud Stories for the
Elderly
Charles Press
#1 - Paperback Book, 193 pg.
This book is a collection of 52 short stories and poems
suitable for reading aloud. The table of contents also gives a
brief synopsis of each story.
Keeping Family Stories Alive: A Creative Guide to TapingYour
Family Life and Love
Hartley & Marks
#1 - Paperback Book, 175 pg.
This is a guide for the collection, and therefore
preservation, of family history. It guides the interviewer
through the process, step by step.The techniques in this
book could also be used for memory-sharing sessions or programs.
Mothers Actiphile
BiFolkal
#1 - Instruction Sheet
#2-16 - Photocopy Masters
This kit consists of activities connected with mothers,
including games, stories, songs, and recipes.
Family Doctor on the Home Front
BiFolkal
#1A - Instruction Sheet
#1-11 - Black and White Photographs
The idea sheet and pictures can be used to prompt memories
and discussions of doctors.
Selections from Morning Chores & Other Times Remembered
BiFolkal
#1 - Paperback Book, 56 pg.
This collection of 20 poems by Hadley Read can be used to
prompt discussion and memory sharing. These poems are about
seasons on the farm and farm life.
Read Aloud Programs
Seattle Public Library
#1 - Spiral-Bound Notebook, 81 pg. - "Instruction
Manual"
#2 - Spiral-Bound Notebook, 61 pg. - "Bibliography"
These notebooks, produced as part of an LSCA, Title 1
grant for the Seattle Public Library, outline the organization
and implementation of a "Read Aloud" program for the elderly
and provide a bibliography of appropriate reading
materials.
Caregivers: Practical Help
Pennsylvania Department of Aging
#1 - Paperback Book, 88 pg.
This book gives advice and resources for caregivers of the
elderly. It covers everything from tips for daily care to
medical problems, as well as skills development and
psychological aspects for the caregiver.
Older Driver Skill Assessment and Resources Guide:
Creating Mobility Choices
AARP
#1 - Booklet, 24 pg.
This booklet provides information and quizzes to help
older adults continue driving safely. Tests included reaction
time, attention, vision, and accidents.
Waking Up Vanessa
Generations Together
#1 - Video, 17 min.
This video explains use of older workers in child care
centers and presents an overview of the contents of the
training programs for older adults offered by Generations
Together in conjunction with local institutions of higher education.
Training Resources
PA Dept. Of Aging
#1 - Paperback Book, 78 pg.
"A compilation of selected audio visual educational
training materials for use by trainers, administrators and
others within the aging network." This is a list of resources
available throught the PA Dept. of Aging and the Audio Visual Services
at Penn State University related to issues of older adults.
Remembering the Fifties
BiFolkal
#1 - Slides, (80) total in a carousel tray
#2 - (2) adio cassettes, 1 slide show, 1 sing along, 1 stories for
discussion
#3 - (1) video, 29 minutes
#4 - Program Manual, 126 pg.
#5 - Picture Set (12)
#6 - (25) 16 pg. song book
#7 - Fifties Actiphile
#8 - Realia - Various
#9 - Slinky - original
