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Reminiscence therapists have found that it is possible to trigger memories through physical movement and through engaging our operational senses (i.e., what we see, hear, touch, taste and smell).

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Sharing personal memories of past sporting experiences can unite older adults who are, or are at risk of becoming, isolated, and other patterns of social bonding, including those living with dementia and depression.

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The Sporting Memories Network includes over 160 clubs across the United Kingdom.

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On Thursday 14th October 2021, the Sporting Memories Foundation's 10th birthday, the founder and CEO Chris Wilkins by announced the network's desire to expand beyond the shores of the United Kingdom.

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The Sporting Memories Foundation Aotearoa New Zealand was granted Charitable Trust status in May 2022 and is currently in the process of seeking partners and patrons who can help our trustees and supporters create a socially sustainable network of locally owned and operated clubs across Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Sources of reference:

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Michael Clark, Charlie Murphy, Tony Jameson-Allen and Chris Wilkins (2015) Sporting memories & the social inclusion of older people experiencing mental health problems, Mental Health and Social Inclusion, Vol. 19, No. 4, pp. 202-211, © Emerald Group Publishing Limited, ISSN 2042-8308

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Michael Clark, Charlie Murphy, Tony Jameson-Allen and Chris Wilkins (2017) Sporting memories, dementia care and training staff in care homes, The Journal of Mental Health Training, Education and Practice, Vol. 12, No. 1, pp. 55-66, © Emerald Publishing Limited, ISSN 1755-6228

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