Activities for Dementia Accredited by the Dementia Services Development Centre
The story so far
Timeless Presents is a dementia-focused Social Enterprise creating inclusive activity products for the later stages of dementia. Our vision is rooted in lived experience and backed by inclusive design research, with every product crafted to bring calm, connection, and dignity to dementia care.
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Between need and theory, there we are. There’s a saying: “Give a person a fish, and you feed them for a day. Teach them to fish, and you feed them for a lifetime.” It’s a lovely sentiment — and it underpins much of dementia care today. The belief that if we just train care workers better, develop more programmes, create more resources… we’ll build a future where care is always dignified, skilled and meaningful. But what happens in the meantime? To the people already living with dementia? To the carers already working double shifts? In the real world, people are hungry now. Not just for training — for connection. For calm. For dementia activities that help today, not someday.
We’re Sharon and Chris Daltrey.
The Timeless Presents dementia journey started one spring afternoon. Sharon’s dad had Alzheimer’s, the most common cause of dementia. One day, as they drove past blossom-covered trees, he exclaimed with wonder: “Look at the flowers on the trees!” He had forgotten that trees bloom in spring — and saw them as if for the first time.
In that moment, Sharon made a decision: to take the journey with him. To look at the world through his eyes, and search for joy along the way.
As his vocabulary faded and communication became harder, visits became less rewarding — until we realised that familiar activities from childhood might reawaken recognition. We looked for gifts that would need little or no explanation. Something tactile. Visual. Emotionally safe.
What we found was the inspiration behind Timeless Presents.
A way to connect. A way to share joy. A way to say “I see you.”
How the journey started
Designed for dignity
We use traditional pastimes and vintage styling to evoke comfort and recognition. Our designs are adapted to the needs of those with mid to late-stage dementia, particularly where verbal communication and memory are reduced.
With every product, we include supportive tips and a low-pressure design that lets people use it their way. They’re ideal for families, care homes, hospitals and dementia cafés — and increasingly used as part of team training and outreach across the UK.
Shop our products
Our products are designed to fill the space between need and theory — the space where most people actually live right now.
We don’t claim to replace training or long-term investment.
But we do offer something that’s ready now:
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Tactile puzzles, designed for calm success
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A vintage-themed colouring book for creative engagement
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A dementia curiosity box for sensory exploration
Our late-stage dementia products are DSDC-accredited, used across the NHS, and created to be used by families, care workers or volunteers — with no training required. Every product includes simple guidance to help people get started, not overwhelmed.
