Free, Gentle Games for People Living with Dementia
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Large pictures, plain words and nothing to fail. Free on a phone, tablet or computer, with no sign-up, no ads, no timers and no scores. Sit side by side and take turns.
Games to try together
- Picture pairs. Find the two pictures that are the same. Pictures can stay showing.
- Find the same. Look at the picture at the top and tap the same one below.
- Finish the saying. Complete familiar sayings together, then talk about them.
- Picture puzzle. Tap two pieces to swap them until the picture is whole.
- Conversation cards. Picture cards with open, gentle questions. No quizzing.
- Coloring pages. Tap a color, then a part of the picture. Print pages too.
A few tips
- Choose a time of day when the person is at their best.
- Start with the easiest setting. Four tiles is plenty.
- Talk about the pictures. The conversation is often the best part.
- Stop while it still feels pleasant. Ending early is a good outcome.
Also on the site
- Free printables: large-print word search, coloring pages, conversation cards and picture bingo.
- Activity ideas for every stage, and guides on playing together and on caring for yourself.
For enjoyment and time together. Not medical advice, a test or a treatment. Golden Moments is published by Cloudjet Solutions Pte. Ltd.