Objects of Comfort
Objects of Comfort resources have been developed to connect people living in care homes, those at risk of social isolation and those looking for activities to do in group sessions with Wales’s national collections. These downloadable resources can be used as the basis for activities, or as prompts for meaningful conversations and reminiscence.
These themed activity guides can be used with a group, for one-to-one discussions or as stimuli for conversations for life story work. They are designed to be accessible for all, but with the opportunity to learn something new by exploring the collections of Amgueddfa Cymru.
Click under the preview to download each resource. These can be used on screen or printed out for use.
Each activity guide contains questions and sensory activity ideas to prompt conversation and engagement.
Activity Guides
Joining like-minded people to march, protest, or celebrate can be a source of comfort for people. Have you ever taken part in a protest or celebration for a cause you believe in?
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The domestication of animals began thousands of years ago, but now they are most definitely part of the family. Did you ever have a dog or other beloved pet?
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A Teddy Bear is a much loved toy. Did you have a favourite toy when you were growing up?
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A cup of tea often gives us a sense of comfort & reassurance during uncertain, unhappy or unsettling times. How do you take yours?
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Many people find a calming influence from being near the sea. Find out more about what we can find on the sea shore. What have been your best sea shore finds?
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Consistently voted the nation’s most loved garden bird, the robin is a comforting sight to many people. What does the sight of a robin mean to you?
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Holidays: a time to relax and unwind. Where do you like to visit for day trips and holidays?
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Cockles, mussels and seafood are associated with trips to the seaside, and provide comfort food for many. What is your comfort food?
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Fashion is a form of self-expression and links to a specific time and place. How do you wear yours?
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Watch
A series of films inspired by the collections of Amgueddfa Cymru, and designed to comfort, soothe, stimulate and inspire.
Thanks to funding from The Austin and Hope Pilkington Trust and The D'Oyly Carte Charitable Trust, a series of films has been created by artists and creative practitioners from across Wales, to improve the wellbeing of those at risk of social isolation.
The films have been created so that they can be enjoyed equally by those in care settings, at home or by any group which meets regularly and is looking for meaningful and fun activities to improve the mood and wellbeing of those who take part.
The project is a supported by a development team which includes Amgueddfa Cymru, the Welsh Government, the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales, Alzheimer’s Society, Innovate Trust and the Greater Gwent Health, Social Care and Wellbeing Partnership.
Objects of Comfort activity guides are developed in parallel with the Museums Inspiring Memories programme, which focuses on using museum sites and resources to improve the health and wellbeing of people affected by dementia.
