Learning Center for Alzheimer's & Dementia: Dementia activity ideas

Jigsaw puzzles are a popular pastime for many people. They are an inexpensive form of entertainment that can provide hours of challenge and engagement. They also provide a multitude of benefits including exercising visual perception and fine motor control, and practicing project completion and patience.

Father's Day is a celebration held in many countries around the world to honor fathers and show appreciation and love for all that they have done in helping raise the family.Father's Day is fast approaching and you want to make it special for Dad. Do you buy him a nice gift? Do you take him out for a nice meal?

We are often asked what the difference is between our products for people with dementia and Alzheimer’s and the basic materials that you can buy off the shelf. Find out what makes a product suitable for someone with dementia or Alzheimer's in this article.

As spring arrives, I am reminded of a creative program that I used several years ago. We made paper sculptures of irises and chicks. When broken down into manageable steps, origami can be fun and engaging activity for people with dementia. Learn how.

Adult coloring is a popular activity, but is it suitable for people with Alzheimer's or dementia? This article explains how it can be.