ABOUT SILVER MEMORIES
Our Vision and Mission
Silver Memories aims to improve the quality of life of older Australians through nostalgia music and entertainment. Using the medium of radio along with satellite technology, Silver Memories broadcasts engaging, cheerful and appropriate content 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Silver Memories is a non-profit organisation.
What is Silver Memories
Silver Memories is a special nostalgia radio service developed by the Music Broadcasting Society of Queensland Ltd and was designed specifically to address social isolation and depression in Aged Care. The service provides a non-pharmacological tool for the management of dementia and related issues. Silver Memories operates 24 hours a day, plays cheerful and gentle music from the 1940s to the 1970s, includes cheerio greetings and birthday calls from our friendly announcers and features old radio serials and comedies which people listened to before the advent of television.
Silver Memories has been endorsed by the Australian Medical Association (Qld) and Alzheimer’s Australia (Qld) who use it in their Dementia Behaviour Management Service (DBMAS).
Silver Memories has been endorsed by the Australian Medical Association (Qld) and Alzheimer’s Australia (Qld) who use it in their Dementia Behaviour Management Service (DBMAS).
Benefits of Silver Memories
For residents
Silver Memories radio broadcasts the music, comedies and serials you grew up with. Listening to this unique radio service will take you on a trip down memory lane. Sharing memories is a great way to connect with others.
For families
Is your parent or loved one living in aged care, or are you preparing to make the decision about which home is right for them? We believe wholeheartedly in the power of music to improve wellbeing.
There is a growing body of research confirming this fact and we have received numerous stories of positive transformation from people who have experienced Silver Memories, and their carers.
For therapists
Silver Memories radio is a comprehensive tool to help you in your therapy practice. It is based on Reminiscence Therapy principles and backed by evidence-based research. An essential feature of Silver Memories is its availability for all residents, an important factor in enhancing social engagement and group participation. Much more than a broadcast service, the installation of Silver Memories comes with a collection of resources to accompany the programming, making activities planning that much easier. You will also join a community of diversional therapists and activities coordinators who have already discovered the benefits of Silver Memories for themselves and see improvements in the wellbeing and happiness of residents in their care.
For managers
Silver Memories is a proven non-pharmacological tool for the management of dementia and related issues. Once installed in your premises it is available to all residents 24 hours a day. No additional devices are required. Staff and carers in homes where Silver Memories is installed report a reduction in their stress and a significant time saving due to the resources provided. The addition of Silver Memories to the lives of your residents also means that all areas of continuous improvement for accreditation are covered.
Silver Memories radio broadcasts the music, comedies and serials you grew up with. Listening to this unique radio service will take you on a trip down memory lane. Sharing memories is a great way to connect with others.
For families
Is your parent or loved one living in aged care, or are you preparing to make the decision about which home is right for them? We believe wholeheartedly in the power of music to improve wellbeing.
There is a growing body of research confirming this fact and we have received numerous stories of positive transformation from people who have experienced Silver Memories, and their carers.
For therapists
Silver Memories radio is a comprehensive tool to help you in your therapy practice. It is based on Reminiscence Therapy principles and backed by evidence-based research. An essential feature of Silver Memories is its availability for all residents, an important factor in enhancing social engagement and group participation. Much more than a broadcast service, the installation of Silver Memories comes with a collection of resources to accompany the programming, making activities planning that much easier. You will also join a community of diversional therapists and activities coordinators who have already discovered the benefits of Silver Memories for themselves and see improvements in the wellbeing and happiness of residents in their care.
For managers
Silver Memories is a proven non-pharmacological tool for the management of dementia and related issues. Once installed in your premises it is available to all residents 24 hours a day. No additional devices are required. Staff and carers in homes where Silver Memories is installed report a reduction in their stress and a significant time saving due to the resources provided. The addition of Silver Memories to the lives of your residents also means that all areas of continuous improvement for accreditation are covered.