Almost everyone is familiar with common playing cards and we build on that familiarity to help stimulate cognitive ability for people with dementia or Alzheimer's. The activity includes two differently colored decks of jumbo index (large print) playing cards that are easy to read, along with a set of colored templates.

The person is first introduced to the activity by using the templates in a variety of sorting and matching activities. For some people with dementia, that’s as much as is needed. For others who are higher functioning, it is a way to help the person get reacquainted with the cards, suits and colors. From there they can move on to several games that are described in the instructions that can be played to add even more interest and challenge.

Great activity for almost anyone with dementia or Alzheimer's.

BENEFITS

Familiar materials

Cognitive challenge

Helps with dexterity

Templates guide person to success

Can be used individually or with 2 to 6 players

Full instructions

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

Two decks of jumbo index (large print) playing cards

Laminated templates for guidance

Full instructions