Crafts and creative activities Topics (required) InformationAdviceNewsReal storiesResearchSupport usDementia directory
Information Knit a fiddle toy Elf for people living with dementia Knitted fiddle toys can be helpful for people with dementia with restless hands. Knit our festive elf for a seasonal friend. Knitted fiddle toys can be helpful for people with dementia with restless hands. Knit our festive elf for a seasonal friend. ... 03 December 2018
Information Tag: Information. Activity groups – for people with dementia and their carers From arts and crafts to other activities like walking and yoga, we have an activity group to suit everyone. Read more
Information Knitters needed to unite against dementia and make Dementia Cannula Sleeves Handmade for Dementia aims to reduce the number of people with dementia requiring recannulation. Are you a knitter? You could make Dementia Cannula Sleeves. Handmade for Dementia aims to reduce the number of people with dementia requiring recannulation. Are you a knitter? You could make Dementia Cannula Sleeves. ... 17 October 2018
Advice How to make a dementia fidget toy to ease restlessness Fiona Crouch shares a knitting pattern for her 'Snuggle Bear' fidget toy, designed to reduce anxiety for people with dementia who are feeling restless. Fiona Crouch shares a knitting pattern for her 'Snuggle Bear' fidget toy, designed to reduce anxiety for people with dementia who are feeling restless. ... 21 June 2018
Information Tag: Information. Creative workshops for people living with dementia at the Museum of Royal Worcester From the June 2015 issue of our magazine, museums can provide creative ways to involve people affected by dementia. Andrew Bence attends the launch of a fascinating display in Worcester. Read more
Information Tag: Information. Trying out a range of activity products for people with dementia From the October/November 2016 issue of our magazine, members of an activity group in south-west London test out jigsaws, Aquapaints and a Throw and Tell Ball. Read more
Information Keep talking We share some ideas to help a person with dementia to continue expressing themselves. We share some ideas to help a person with dementia to continue expressing themselves. ... 01 February 2018
Information Fiddle products People with dementia try out a range of fiddle products that promote focus and tactile experiences. People with dementia try out a range of fiddle products that promote focus and tactile experiences. ... 01 February 2018
Information Indoor games for people with dementia We share ideas to help a person with dementia still take part in board and card games. We share ideas to help a person with dementia still take part in board and card games. ... 01 December 2017
Real stories Fun and games People with dementia give their thoughts on a range of games and indoor activities. People with dementia give their thoughts on a range of games and indoor activities. ... 01 December 2017
Advice Carers' tips: Things to do Carers share advice for encouraging a person with dementia to keep active and engaged. Carers share advice for encouraging a person with dementia to keep active and engaged. ... 01 August 2017
Advice Later stage activities We share activity ideas to support someone in the later stages of dementia. We share activity ideas to support someone in the later stages of dementia. ... 01 August 2017
Dementia Support Line