Articles

Stories, insights and practical resources from the people behind ReelLife Conversations.

What is reminiscence therapy, and does it actually work?

If you've spent any time researching dementia care, you've probably come across the term "reminiscence therapy." It gets mentioned a lot, in care home brochures, in blog posts like this one, in advice

The best activities to do with a parent with dementia

If you're reading this at 11pm after a hard day, here's the truth: there's no perfect activity list that will make dementia caregiving easy. But there are things that help, real things, backed by both

How to use old photos to spark memories in someone with dementia

You have probably visited your loved one and felt that distance, the moments where they seem just out of reach, where conversation stutters, where you run out of things to say. It is one of the harder

50 conversation starters for someone with dementia

You've sat down beside them, maybe with a cup of tea going cold on the table, and you don't know what to say. The silence isn't uncomfortable exactly, but it isn't easy either. You love this person, a

Accessible design for dementia

An introduction to one of ReelLife Conversations' Scientific Advisors, Dr Phil Joddrell — on shared digital experiences, accessible design, and why connection matters more than technology.

What dementia care has changed in me

A personal reflection on learning to slow down, let go, and listen differently — three shifts that changed everything about caring for mum.