RemindMecare (aka ReMe) build a profile of the person by hosting content uploaded by the family and capturing knowledge and content discovered during digital activities. The library houses an ever growing knowledge base, usable for entertainment, engagement and therapy.
ReMe’s Session Player presents a sequence of bespoke content for exploration. It can be used one to one with a carer or in a group with up to 8 users taking part in a session coordinated by a formal carer.
Sessions can be run on any Internet-enabled computer, tablet, smartphone or TV. The system automatically finds material online to display. When content triggers a response, verbal or non verbal, pressing ‘Pause’ starts a process… You talk. You listen. You learn.
Then, choose to follow pre-selected subjects or change direction prompted by any new response. The system securely stores the responses to content displayed for later review.
The Session Player activity is designed specifically to support the following:
ReMe features functionality to support the discovery of images & music and record engagement, as follows;
A simple session review process allows team members or family, at a time that suits them, to securely revisit content that led to a response. They can request validation from colleagues or family members who may be able to fill in gaps in knowledge or interpret new information that’s come to light. They receive a brief email displaying the content that triggered the response and a single specific question. This updates selected members of the Care Circle with care activities undertaken and offers a means to choose to become involved remotely in a manageable and undaunting way.
During a reminiscence session when a person wants to discuss a new topic, the user or carer can easily change direction and view fresh subject matter. This provides the flexibility to immediately illustrate any topic and enables a response to a person’s creativity and ensures instant engagement with validation of their contribution.
Whilst a conversation is taking place, ReMe makes it possible to illustrate it with multi-media content and if appropriate record a voice over, document stories that are told and inform the family of this new discovery. These can then be used at a later date to continue the engagement and can also be used as part of a care plan if the content has been found to be valuable in achieving engagement and calming.
ReMe finds music from any artist or genre that the user has defined as being important to them. Presented alongside personal content or as part of a music-only session, this form of entertainment is a key part of the ReMe activity.
ReMe allows the user to explore their musical preferences and create of multiple play lists. These can be ranked in their ability to generate positive response, and can include film music, favourite classical pieces, pop, videos, etc.
These can be created around specific content and played to suit the mood. Family, favourite sports and sporting event photos and videos, their job, film stars. Multiple albums can be created remotely by the family for use in the care process or simply for shared engagement and reminiscence. Each photo or video can be spoken over to record a verbal description, that will be automatically played when the content is viewed.
Radio show, TV shows, film clips, can be collated into playlists to offer easy access to favourite media content to which the person is known to be responsive.
We’ve created games and quizzes that simultaneously provide cognitive stimulation and entertainment. They provide a means to monitor the engagement levels of the participant/s and their responsiveness and wellbeing post a session can be recorded. The provide excellent media for generating group engagement.
When a session is created with more than one participant ReMe highlights common areas within all the users’ profiles. Creating a session with some of these shared topics ensures themes are explored which have relevance to many participants. Common experiences can be discussed, other similarities become apparent through conversation and bonds are created.
RemindMeCare is fun for anyone. And for many people with dementia, with their particularly strong social needs, ReMe group activity can assist in generating relaxation.
ReMe provides many activities that are ready just to be used and we regularly upload more. These include music from the decades, films, quizzes and digital puzzles, games and pictograms. At key seasonal times, such as Christmas specialised activities are provided. All can be used on a 1:1 or group basis.
ReMe offers physical activities that using pre-recorded videos that can be played on a TV screen when connected to a tablet. This makes providing regular sessions easy and frees up the carer to more closely interact with those present.
All activities and their participants are recorded for use in reporting.