Cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) involves a wide range of activities for dementia patients that aim to stimulate thinking and memory generally; activities may include word games, puzzles, discussion of past and present events and topics of interest, music and practical activities such as baking or gardening.

Important:  For Alzheimer's disease, some therapeutic activities may be better suited than others, depending on which stage of the disease your loved one is experiencing. Read article "Therapeutic Activities for 3 Main Stages of Alzheimer's disease".

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Games

Keeping Busy Match the Shapes Brain Game 

 

NewMemory Card Games offered by JoyforAll!

LIFETIME LINEUP - "draw from 95 historic events and 24 personalized "Your Lifetime" cards to reminisce and create the best timeline you can!"

PAST & PRESENT PAIRS - "Match and Remember! Something as simple as getting a phone call is totally different today than it was 50 years ago. Past & Present Pairs is made to spark memories, create conversations, and bring up fun stories. It's great cross-generational fun for kids, teens, adults, and seniors.

Relish Animal Snap Large Image Card Games

Relish Musical Bingo Game with Musical Tracks CD

Relish Track Maze Marble Game

Relish Jobs Conversation Game

Relish Hobbies Conversation Game

Relish Word Search Levels 1 and 2

 

  

Puzzles

Puzzles may promote independence, self-esteem, and nurture mind and body. They can be great for connecting with others, bringing smiles and joy.

Jigsaw puzzles come in different sizes (# of pieces). Depending on the stage of Alzheimer's disease your loved one is experiencing, the number of pieces in a puzzle may need to change to better accommodate their situation.

Examples:

63 piece - designed for people living with early stage of dementia

35 piece - designed for people living with early/early-mid stage of dementia

13 piece - designed for people living with early-mid/mid stage of dementia


Relish 63 Piece "Lakeside Vacation" Jigsaw Puzzle

 


Relish 63 Piece "Monet s Garden" Jigsaw Puzzle

Relish 35 Piece "Road Trip" Jigsaw Puzzle

 

Relish 35 Piece "Spring Picnic" Jigsaw Puzzle

 

Relish 13 Piece "Blooming Lovely" Jigsaw Puzzle

 

Relish 13 Piece "Prized Possession" Jigsaw Puzzle

 

 More Jigsaw Puzzles
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Scripture states, "All the days of the afflicted are evil,
But he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast" (Proverbs 15:15 NKJV).
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