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Beth 8th Jun 2022 Life Enrichment Coordinator
Recently saw a post somewhere about a memory care/dementia activity regarding playing cards placed on a foam board with contact paper and then different individual things for a dementia resident to do with it but I can't remember where I saw it or the games to offer with it. Anyone have ideas?
Susan 10th Jun 2022 Activity Director
Hi Beth
Here is an idea that Diane had
A quick game I always carry with me26 cards each one with the alphabet letter. If news and views is too doom and gloom I will finish off with the alphabet cards. i hold up a letter and ask for a "Flower" starting with P.
A colour starting with B. . The list is endless with such a simple game..
The cards are in very large bold print to assist the hearing impaired. I also have the questions to hold up. this. At times can be to confusing with the two cards. Of course this can be played also on a white board..
Some of my clients come up with a few funnies
I know this isn’t what you were thinking out but you may like to use it
https://www.goldencarers.com/pairing-sorting/3777/
I thought this was it but probably not but You may like it
https://www.goldencarers.com/games-for-people-living-with-dementia/4779/

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