Senior living communities
For independent living and assisted living activity calendars, social hours, and resident gifts.
For senior communities and families
Books that turn memories into meaningful conversations.
Easy-to-read activity books and guided experiences that help older adults remember, smile, share, and preserve the stories of their lives.
Designed for individual enjoyment and shared group experiences
165 activitiesAcross the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s
Easy to readGenerous type, clean layouts, and welcoming instructions.
PersonalEach participant receives a book to write in, keep, and revisit.
SocialPrompts invite stories and conversation without testing anyone.
Ready to runSimple session guidance supports activity teams and facilitators.
Made to be shared
A flexible experience for the places older adults gather.
Nostalume books can be enjoyed independently, with family, or as the centerpiece of a welcoming group program.
Community programs
For senior centers, libraries, veterans' organizations, faith communities, and local groups.
Families and sponsors
For intergenerational conversation, thoughtful gifting, and corporate-sponsored community programs.
Nostalume Memory Circle
A four-week institutional pilot.
A focused first program that gives every participant a personal book and gives staff a clear, low-lift format for bringing people together.
25 residents. Four guided sessions. One book each. Stories worth keeping.
Personal copies
Every participant receives a physical copy of Back Then, USA to use during the program and keep afterward.
Ready-to-run sessions
A simple weekly flow helps facilitators combine activities, conversation prompts, and personal reflection.
Facilitator guide
Clear preparation notes, participation tracking, and a short feedback process support consistent delivery.
Program summary
A concise end-of-pilot summary captures participation, staff observations, and opportunities for a seasonal follow-on.
Built for dignity, not diagnosis. Nostalume creates engaging memory experiences and makes no medical or therapeutic claims.
The growing collection
One familiar moment can open an entire story.
Each Nostalume title combines approachable activities with space to remember, write, and share.
Available now
Back Then, USA
A memory lane activity book spanning everyday life and cultural moments from three unforgettable decades.
- 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s
- 165 easy-to-read activities
- Trivia, puzzles, and Memory Lane prompts
Seasonal title
Christmas Memories
Familiar holiday traditions, music, gifts, and family moments invite warm conversation across generations.
- Three decades of Christmas memories
- 90 easy-to-read activities
- Word games and Memory Lane prompts
Our purpose
Memories. Gratitude. Dignity.
Nostalume means “in the light of memories.” We believe remembering should honor the person, celebrate the life lived, and create room for genuine connection today.
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RememberBegin with a familiar detail, place, song, or moment.
02
SmileEnjoy the recognition, discovery, and play in the activity.
03
ShareTurn an answer into a story worth hearing.
04
Give thanksCelebrate the people and experiences that shaped a life.
Start a conversation
Bring a Nostalume Memory Circle to your community.
Tell us about your residents, members, or sponsored program. We will help you evaluate a focused pilot and the right number of books.
sales@nostalume.com · Group programs begin with 25 participants