Memory Guide
Operator-guided card memory training with flexible prompts and full assistance.
At a Glance
Caregiver flips cards on cue - reveal, hide, recall, or talk - then End Session when done.
- Cognitive Focus
- Working memory and recognition - recalling pictures after they are hidden, with optional spatial or category prompts.
- Engagement Style
- Caregiver-operated on one device: the partner taps cards to flip them while the person recalls, names, or discusses the pictures.
- Difficulty
- No difficulty settings
- Play Mode
- Facilitator recommended
Why Choose This Activity
Memory Guide is an open-ended caregiver tool on Memory Care - not a scored match game. The partner controls every flip and sets the pace. Cards stay on the board for the whole session, so you can adapt recall, naming, spatial, or storytelling exercises without time pressure.
Flexible flip control and session ideas let caregivers tailor memory practice without the rigid rules of Memory Cards.
How It Plays
Choose how many cards to show, then tap any card to flip it face up or face down. Cards remain on the board - nothing disappears when matched. Run recall drills, category hunts, or free exploration, then tap End Session when finished.
Settings & Difficulty
Levels: No difficulty settings
- Card count: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, or 20
- No auto-matching or scoring; caregiver controls every flip
- End Session when finished; no sound or music
Facilitator Tips
- Start with 4–8 cards for a first session; fewer is often more reassuring.
- Try reveal-hide-recall: flip several face up, look together, flip down, then ask what was seen.
- Ask about location ("Was the apple on the left?") for spatial memory practice.
- Build a short story linking face-up pictures - conversation counts as success.
- Celebrate effort, not perfect recall; restart shuffles new pictures if needed.