Activities for Seniors - A Shape Sorting Puzzle for The Elderly - Dementia - Alzheimer's, Learning Disabilities
Brand: Generic
Made completely from wood. Will not break or be ruined easily. People living with dementia will experience difficulties with their sight and perception as a result of their condition and the natural aging process. Difficulties with sight and perception can cause people to misinterpret the world around them, further fuelling the confusion and isolation they’re already feeling. Shapes and Shape cutouts on the sticks are both the same color. Thus helping the elderly to see better. This way the game can also help boost a person's self-esteem when they can do this puzzle by themselves.
3 Boards each with 6 shapes - total 18 shapes
COLOR. The shapes are all the same colour so as not to confuse. Corresponding shapes on the board are also the same colour in order to assist users when looking for the correct shape.
GAME. There are 3 sticks, with 6 different shapes each. totaling 18 different shapes. Depending on the persons ability they can play with 1, 2, or 3 sticks. Younger people might also like to try speed sorting
DESIGNER. I work in a home for the elderly and have always enjoyed doing activities with them. But I have also found there to be a lack of ability related games available. This is why I am trying to create a line of products for people living with different disabilities brought about by age.
TESTED. This game has been tested in 3 Dementia homes and 2 Dementia Nursing homes. Also tried by 2 Nurseries