Memory care crafts

These touchy-feely sensory pouches (also known as squish bags and sensory pads) are a wonderful way to explore the senses. They are also so easy to make! Making sensory pouches is a quick and inexpensive way to make an engaging and relaxing sensory activity for people living with dementia.

Have you been searching the internet in hopes of finding an inexpensive way to create an indoor fishing activity? Well, Look no further! Although this game may not be quite as exciting as zipping t…

Sock sorting is a great 'task' style activity to use on memory care units, or with a loved one who has dementia. This style of activity is simple to put together, and can be an effective way to reduce behaviours such as rummaging, or wandering. Keeping busy by doing activities that feel like familiar tasks,…

Doll therapy is so beneficial for those who are drawn to it. Having therapy dolls displayed in visible locations on memory care units, and particularly in a nursery life station setting, provides t…

Discover 50 engaging activities for your loved one with Alzheimer's, addressing the challenge of finding mentally stimulating options. Read more.

If your elderly parent or older adult has dementia, the time you spend together may be getting more difficult as their memory lapses. Creative engagement, however, has been shown to help people with dementia tap back into their personalities and sharpen their senses, so you might give arts a

Discover the joy of crafting for sight-impaired elderly with sensory-rich activities! From tactile exploration to aromatherapy delights, these craft ideas provide a multisensory experience tailored for their needs. Engage in tactile collages, scented sachet making, and auditory memory games, fostering creativity, social interaction, and emotional well-being.