Designed with connection in mind
Our activities have been developed to engage and empower individuals living with late-stage dementia. By addressing their diverse cognitive and sensory challenges we aim to enrich their lives, enhance their sense of well-being and bring moments of joy through meaningful connection with others.
OUR TRUSTED PARTNERS
"Play is not concerned with keeping people busy or improving their cognitive health, but rather with connecting emotionally to other people and having the freedom to express oneself."
Aagje Swinnen, PhD & Kate de Medeiros, PhD, The Gerontologist 2017)
For further Academic information and reading please click the link below
https://academic.oup.com/gerontologist/article/58/2/261/2918456#116552199
Why we do what we do
We are first and foremost a Social Enterprise, 10% of the profit from each sale is donated to dementia research. Our vision is inspired by personal experience, backed by professional accreditation by the Dementia Services Design Centre at Stirling University and driven by our passion to bring light to the lives of all those living with dementia. Our products are based on traditional pastimes, using vintage styling to create a feeling of familiarity, adapted to be accessible to those with dementia and come with hints & tips so anyone can immediately use them in a meaningful way. Our dementia activities are ideal for professional use (Care Homes, Occupational Therapy etc) and personal use in domestic situations.
How activities enhance lives with dementia
Memory loss is the most widely known symptom of dementia but there are other sensory and cognitive issues that can affect someone with dementia. Our products are designed to address these challenges, making interactions more accessible and encouraging active participation. Current scientific understanding also suggests that, like the general population, the positive feelings and sense of accomplishment during an activity can last beyond the activity itself.
Absolutely amazing! Our residents really enjoy them. The curiosity box is amazing for one our residents who continually claps her hands since having the curiosity box shes been so occupied with it. Our residents are also loving the puzzles and colouring books!
Thank you so much for giving our residents a better quality of life
The Forbury Residential Home