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www.silvermemories.com.au MUSIC RECONNECTING LIVES ‘Silver Memories is an excellent service that the Memory Support residents enjoy all day.’ Diversional Therapist, Riverlea
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www.silvermemories.com.au
MUSIC RECONNECTING LIVES
‘Silver Memories is an excellent service that the Memory Support
residents enjoy all day.’ Diversional Therapist, Riverlea
Proven clinical benefits
www.silvermemories.com.au
‘I don’t feel lonely anymore’
-UQ Research 2009 (1)
Silver Memories’ clinical benefits proven in three research projects:
1. Department of Health Silver Memories Research Project 2017-18
2. University of Queensland Australasian Centre on Ageing 2009
3. University of Queensland Down Memory Lane Research Project 2017
Results included significant improvements in: • well-being, morale & quality of life (1)(2)
• agitation pre to post intervention (3) • Geriatric Depression Scale (1) • Cohen Mansfield Agitation Inventory Scores for - Aggressive Behaviour (1)
- Physically Non-Aggressive Behaviour (1)
- Verbally Aggressive Behaviour (1)
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Unique Broadcasting Service
What is Silver Memories?
• A nostalgic radio station• Calming 1940s-70s music • Music Reminiscence Therapy • Broadcast 24/7 Australia-wide to
Residential Aged Care homes and hospitals via satellite.
Why Silver Memories?
• More engaging than recorded music• No advertisements, no news bulletins• Programming based on research
Program Highlights
‘Silver Memories is AWESOME, wonderful for the high care residents’
- Anglicare Symes Thorpe
(1) Department of Health Silver Memories Research Project 2017-18 (2) University of Queensland Australasian Centre on Ageing 2009 (3) University of Queensland Down Memory Lane Research Project 2017
• Home Grown Hits & Your Requests• Down Memory Lane program
addresses sundowning (2)
• Cheerios & birthday calls enhance engagement
• Regular Singalong sessions• Family Favourites from the Sixties• Our Favourite Hymns on Sundays
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To arrange a quote to have Silver Memories installed contact:
DENE ROWLING, Silver Memories Sales Manager Email: [email protected] Phone: Mobile 0429 787 201 or 07 3847 1717SILVER MEMORIES is a service operated by the Music Broadcasting Society of Queensland. ABN 39 009 992 554
Brochure SMV4 -Q219
Sight ‘n’ Sound ViaTelly System• Satellite dish and receiver seamlessly
connect to facility TV network.• Silver Memories enjoyed on TVs in
residents’ rooms and common areas• Music and Images are available on all
facility TVs• Significantly increases residents’ access to
Silver Memories, enhancing enjoyment and amplifying clinical benefits.
Installation Cost - $2,950
Quarterly Access Fees also apply – available on request
Training, and ongoing support provided
Care Staff and Stakeholders Love Silver Memories
• Happier Care Staff with reduced disruptive events, happier residents - 100% of care staff said they would recommend Silver Memories (2) - Improvements in residents’ behaviour generally and the ward atmosphere (3)
• More rewarding Family visits sharing musical memories
• Silver Memories online resources reduce Therapists’ planning time
