With the current pandemic of COVID-19, and concerns of suitable, safe activities to use in care homes and for older people, we have gathered a selection of activity products that are easy to keep clean and avoid cross-contamination with others. Many are washable plastic but some are fabric and can be washed. All are designed to provide a safe, fun experience and keep boredom at bay.
Pentominoes are smooth plastic shapes that can be arranged into a wide range of patterns and can be fully immersed into a bowl of soapy water. The same can be done with our Lightweight Plastic Boules set for those who are up for some energetic fun.
To stimulate the memory, why not play a game of matching the titles with our Match the... sets - choose from songs, catchphrases, film titles, well known sayings or meals. All are made from lightweight foam tiles that can easily be wiped clean with sanitiser spray.
Or for some cosy comfort with added extra attachments to keep hands busy, Activity Blankets and Hand Cosies are the perfect answer and all are machine washable.
Dominoes with a difference! Each domino has a lovely curved chunky shape. Each Bendomino game will give an endless variety of twists and turns. Easy to grip and easy to clean too!
So versatile - what can you build with your Building Bricks set? Assorted sized bricks now in pretty pastel shades. Perfect for all ages and abilities to construct and invent models. Makes a good, relaxing tactile hobby activity for anyone. Why not use as a reminiscence therapy aid to encourage chatting about childhood memories? Great for older people to practise fine motor skills and keep fingers supple.
Can you spell everyone's names correctly? What about their age too? Colourful letters, numbers and symbols that are easy to grip for older hands. Makes a great activity for dementia patients too. Fully washable. 99 pieces.
Fun fishing game that can help with both hand/eye coordination and numeracy. Four waterproof boards included giving two levels of play (1-5 printed or 1-10). 40 ducks and 4 fishing rods. Each duck numbered for added numeracy fun.
Giant tactile nuts and bolts set that are fun to screw and unscrew. Chunky pieces that are easy to grip and twist. Keeps restless hands busy and helps practice fine motor skills. 32 pieces. Fully washable pieces.
Geometric shapes that are fun to use for endless creative pattern combinations or for schools to use for Geometry lessons. 245 shapes to choose from. Fully washable plastic.
Have fun building all sorts of 3D structures and colourful mazes. Simply interlock the 4 types of tubes for endless configurations. Great tactile and visual game for all abilities. See video below:
Chunky, colourful shapes that snap together to make an endless variety of 2 and 3 dimensional creations. Tactile game that can be used by all ages and abilities, either in groups or individually.
Innovative product that allows endless combinations and shapes by just pressing edges together. Ideal for anyone with difficulty in gripping. Great tactile game for all ages and abilities. 32 shaped pieces in various colours.
Dominoes with a difference. Just like dominoes but with words- great for all the family to play together. 114 double-sided dominoes. Colour coded into nouns, verbs etc.
Simple but effective way to get a story going with our Story Starter Cubes. Just throw them and see which words face uppermost to invent your own tale. 6 coloured dice each with 6 assorted story lines - 36 in total. Dice can also be used as conversation aids for care home group sessions, suggestions can help trigger past memories to discuss. Why not add to the activity by having an assortment of hats or accessories to bring the story alive?
Photographic A5 cards to inspire inventive story games. Makes a great group activity for older people in care homes, just pass assorted cards around and each person can use to either begin or continue a story. Story games can be useful to encourage conversation among older residents and evoke past memories for anyone living with a dementia too. Wipe clean cards for good hygiene practice.
This award-winning “teetering, wobbling, shifting, tipping, unbalanced, balance game” is a must-have for family game night! Take turns hanging the notched, rubber-tipped wire pieces from the tabletop stand. With each added piece, the balance shifts and the sculpture transforms. But watch out! One wrong move could send it all crashing down!
This easy to use Talking Tube can be used to communicate across a small 3 metre distance between rooms or between indoor/outdoor environments. The retro telephone earpieces appeal to older people and can be used as a conversation aid for people with a dementia. Ideal solution for care home residents or older people living along whilst shielding during coronovirus as enables safe chatting from a distance whilst seeing each other through the window.Fully washable.
Modern twist on a well-loved game. Noughts and Crosses in a 3-D version, where four in vertical, horizontal or diagonal row wins the game - you can go up as well as along. Game includes two blocker pieces for extra strategy. 66 pieces and full instructions. Fully washable.
Sea and sunshine! This puzzle is sure to be a conversation starter. Lovely large pieces are easy to hold for those with limited dexterity. Plastic pieces that are fully washable.
This beautiful scene will inspire puzzle enthusiasts and will evoke memories of past holidays. 13 large plastic pieces ideal for people with dementia.
A must for cat lovers everywhere, this lovely garden scene will be a joy to complete and will inspire conversation. 13 large plastic pieces that will not bend or break.
This nostalgic scene brings back fond memories for many older people. Just 13 chunky pieces that are easy to hold and manipulate.
Travel in style with this iconic image of the famous Orient Express. This will appeal to railway enthusiasts everywhere! 13 easy-to-handle large plastic pieces.
For dog-lovers everywhere, no one could resist this gentle expression! A lovely way to inspire conversation. 13 large plastic pieces that will not bend or break.
Bring back memories of making and mending in the shed with this large piece puzzle that is easy to complete. 13 chunky pieces that will not bend or break.
One for green-fingered puzzle lovers. Just 13 large pieces make this easy to complete for anyone who has fine motor skill difficulty.
Nostalgic market scene to delight any puzzle enthusiast and with larger than average plastic pieces that are easy to handle.
This puzzle evokes lots of reminiscence with its Punch and Judy, sandcastles etc.Lovely large easy grip pieces for older hands and fully washable too.
This happy scene brings back memories of childhood paddling and picnics. 35 chunky plastic pieces make this simple to complete.Plastic pieces will not bend or break.
This enchanting scene is sure to be a winner with anyone who is young at heart! Large, easy to handle pieces for older hands or for anyone with a learning disability. Makes a thoughtful gift for a loved one. Can be used to encourage reminiscence and conversation about past childhood experiences.
Feel inspired by this lovely Venetian scene with our great 63 piece puzzle. Includes questions to help prompt conversation and evoke holiday memories.
Enchanting image of London's Tower Bridge after snowfall will delight any puzzle enthusiast. Large chunky pieces make this ideal for all abilities. Ideal for anyone living with a dementia as the scene can often evoke past memories of snowy winters. Why not team with a Memorabilia Pack - Christmas Past to trigger more happy nostalgic memories of adverts, toys and news items.
This Cornish scene is perfectly captured by artist Richard Harpum. Just 63 large pieces are easy to manipulate for anyone with limited dexterity. Pieces will not bend or break.
Vibrant colours in a beautiful garden scene make this jigsaw a joy to complete. Just 63 chunky pieces - easy to grip and fully washable.
Great to use for fitness activities, place the cones several feet apart and dribble a ball or even push a walking frame around - there's no age barrier to having fun. Why not include them in an obstacle course for care homes?
Keep fit and have fun at the same time with this lightweight badminton set. Can be played indoors or out. Includes 2 racquets and 1 shuttlecock.
Lightweight Ten Pin bowling set consisting of 10 pins, 2 x balls and carrying bag. Pins measure approx. 30cm in height and balls are 13cm in diameter. Fully washable. A great way to keep active and can be played seated or standing.
Our Cheerleader Pom Pom set is just the thing to wave during a gentle fitness session. With one each of blue, red, green and yellow, the lightweight plastic streamers waft about and help to tone upper arms and bodies - especially useful for older people in care homes. People with later-stage dementia enjoy waving them during music singalong sessions too! Washable.
Bring a touch of fun to your fitness session with these colourful and lightweight pom poms. Easy grip handles attached to tinsel strands that will delight participants of all ages. *MULTIBUY OFFER.
Never mix up your shuttlecocks again, choose your colour and watch it fly through the air! Play with our Badminton Set - Code: BADM
Take your net and try to catch as many crabs as you can. Each is numbered so you can add/subract them either as you go or at the end - it's up to you! 20 large crabs and 2 nets.
35 assorted magnetic farm pieces that are great to use with our Magnetic Board (code: MAGB1). Lovely tactile pieces that can be arranged on the board any way you wish. Ideal for anyone confined to a bed or chair as the pieces stay put even at an angle. Can be used on a wall too. Please note: Board not included.
Huge 50cm diameter lightweight ball - great for upper body exercise - no fear of missing this when it comes your way! Ideal for all ages and abilities. Fully washable. *MULTIBUY OFFER.
Make singalong sessions extra fun with this inflatable microphone - ideal for parties or just mimicking Elvis etc. Made from wipe-clean plastic, this lightweight mic deflates easily for storage. 40cm.
Take the traditional game of rock, paper, scissors and give it a new twist with these fun inflatable cubes. See who beats who by rolling to decide teams, resolve conflicts and make decisions
As requested by Activity Coordinators- an extra large, lightweight ball. Great for gentle exercise either seated or standing. Size: 42" dia. Pattern may vary from one shown in picture.
Plain magnetic board approximately A3 size to use with magnetic accessories in order to create unique scenes, words and number quizzes. Makes an ideal activity for dementia patients or anyone confined to bed as the pieces will stay put and not slide off. Note: board only.
All the fun but now with a bigger set of 6 brightly coloured oversized balloons. Balloons inflate to 40cm in diameter and are great for helping tone upper body strength.
Simple, fun and great for upper body exercise. These colourful, robust balloons are guaranteed to raise a smile! Great for practising hand/eye coordination. *MULTIBUY OFFER.
35 assorted magnetic seaside - themed pieces that can be used with our Magnetic Board (code: MAGB1). Create your own beach scene from a chair or bed - great for anyone older to use and chat about past holiday memories.
Anyone for tennis? This lightweight set is just the thing to play indoors or out. Durable set of plastic raquets and soft sponge ball is all you need for game, set and match!
Gently does it with this set of soft, spongy tennis balls - ideal for an indoor match. No one need worry about getting accidentally hit with these balls. Three assorted colours and fully washable. Use with our lightweight racquet set.
Fishermen of all ages love to hook one of these treasures. See what colour and number you get then add up your catch at the end. A great way to make maths fun!
Our most popular Toss and Talk Ball - includes a wonderful range of topics. Ideal for group activities for wheelchair users. See video below:
Get everyone stretching and throwing with this fun inflatable Toss and Talk Ball. Throw the ball to your opponent and watch them do the movement that either thumb rests nearest. They may be asked to 'Wash a big tall window' or 'Hit a golf ball'. 60cm diameter ball.
A top favourite with a music theme. Great for recalling all those favourite tunes. Oversized ball that is easy to catch and throw. Care homes love to use these as they can be played seated or standing and encourage chatting and laughing. See video below:
Words of wisdom to inspire and lighten the mood. Just throw the inflatable ball to your opponent and speak aloud the message either of their thumbs are nearest to. Good for mental health discussions and therapy sessions. Ball 60cm dia.
A great NEW addition to our popular range. Just toss the ball to one another and ask the nearest question to your thumb placement. Care homes love to use these as they can be played seated or standing, are easy to catch and encourage chatting and laughing.
New addition to our popular range. Questions to prompt memories of schooldays i.e. "Did you play any sports in school?". Suitable for all ages and abilities. Care homes love to use these as they can be played seated or standing, are easy to catch and encourage chatting and laughter.
"Describe a typical family meal?", "Where were you born?" A great way to exercise and socialise! Just toss the ball to someone and ask the question nearest your thumb.
Match The Sayings - Set 1 - all the old sayings in a fun game for all abilities. Just find the two halves of each saying and match together eg: Make hay while/the sun shines, A woman's work/is never done and many more. Tiles are made from durable washable plastic in large bold print. Great for encouraging conversation and reminiscence for older care home residents with a dementia.
Match The Sayings Set 2. 30 more well known sayings to muse and match. Includes easily recognisable favourites such as: Every cloud/has a silver lining and many more. Large, chunky tactile pieces that are fully washable. Great reminiscence game for older care home residents or for anyone with a sight impairment.
By popular request, Match The Song Titles Set 1, another game in the Match the ... series. 30 song titles from the 1940s - 1960s to match together. Ideal for small groups of people with dementia. Large bold text and chunky pieces that are easy to grip. Simple, fun game for older care home residents that provides some reminisce too. Songs include 'Anything You Can Do/I Can Do Better and many more.
Match the Song Titles - Set 2. 30 additional popular song titles to match up from across the decades. Will appeal to all ages and abilities. Example: 'Show Me the Way/To Go Home' and more. Chunky washable pieces with large bold text that are easy to grip for older care home residents. Great reminiscence game for anyone with a dementia.
For 'Film Buffs' everywhere, Match the Film Title Set 1 - our latest edition in the 'Match The...' series. 30 classic film titles to match up including: 'The Wizard Of Oz' and 'The Longest Day'. 60 wipe-clean tiles in large, bold print that are easy to grip for older hands. Makes a fun care home activity for people of all abilities.
Match the Film Title - Set 2, a fun new addition to our Match The... series. Place the tiles face down on a table and try to match up the well-known film halves e.g. Play Misty/For Me, When Harry/Met Sally etc. 30 different well-known films to match (60 tiles). Large, bold print and highly durable. An ideal activity for older people with a dementia - aids memory recall and discussion. Wipe clean plastic tiles with laminated answer card and handy cotton storage bag.
Match the Catchphrase - an amusing new addition to our ever popular series of 'Match' sets. Just match the catchphrase with its meaning i.e. A Penny For Your Thoughts/What's On Your Mind. Makes the perfect game for older care home residents as the chunky tiles are easy to grip and the large bold print is easy to read.
Match the Foods - another fun, new addition to our popular series of Match the... games. This time, match the two halves together to make well-known foods such as: Sausage and/Mash, Welsh/Rarebit, Scotch/Broth and many more. 30 to match in large bold print - ideal for older care home residents. Especially good for anyone with a sight impairment too.
Specially requested by hospital and care home staff, this pocket cushion has 9 different attachments to keep restless hands busy. Ideal for individual use. See video below:
Bring in the summer vibes with our new Activity Apron. Designed especially for people living with a dementia like Alzheimer's. The Apron will provide tactile and sensory stimulation, keeping restless hands busy. Five tactile attachments to touch, slide, zip, loop, plait, twist etc.
Bring in the summer vibes with our new Activity Apron. Designed especially for people living with a dementia, the apron will provide tactile and sensory stimulation and will help to keep restless hands busy. Five tactile attachments to touch, slide, zip, loop, plait, twist etc.
People with a dementia often have restless hands and like to have something to keep their hands occupied. This blanket not only keeps hands busy, it provides a wonderful source of visual, tactile and sensory stimulation and at the same time keeping knees snug and warm.
People with a dementia often have restless hands and like to have something to keep their hands occupied. This blanket not only keeps hands busy, it provides a wonderful source of visual, tactile and sensory stimulation and at the same time keeping knees snug and warm.
Keep hands warm and active too with our pretty Hand Cosy. Lots of attachments to fiddle, pull and slide - ideal for anyone with restless hands. Suitable for all ages.
Hands will be warm and toasty with our unique Hand Cosy. Lots of attachments to fiddle, pull and slide - ideal for anyone with restless hands. Suitable for all ages.
Keep hands cosy and fingers busy with our Fiddle Muff. Especially useful for those with a dementia and packed with a range of tactile features. See video below:
Watch the coloured liquid ooze its way down the tube and relax! Fascinating to watch and three different tubes to choose from.
Create your own unique writing paper with these border stencils. Just place over the paper and either trace or paint the design. 4 designs to choose from. Just wash under the tap to clean.
Ideal for anyone with limited dexterity who finds it difficult to grip a thin paintbrush. Also can be used for pre-school children. Pack of 4 brushes with assorted coloured handles.
Versatile, colourful glue spreaders to save having sticky fingers. Easily washed under the tap. Use with our PVA glue sets for all art and craft activities.
Create your own ocean-themed artwork with this durable stencil set. One each of crab, lobster, whale, octopus, seahorse and fish. Can be used with paint or coloured pens/pencils.
Perfect for cards or seasonal posters. Why not make a place mat by taking a plain piece of fabric and using our fabric paint pens and stencilling one of the designs to make it unique! Maybe even embellish with buttons/ribbon etc.
Toot toot! Create your own fun artwork with this durable stencil set. One each of motorbike, aeroplane, car, tractor, train and boat. Easily washed under the tap ready to go again,
Now anyone can make a beautiful country scene with the minimum of skill needs. These five themed rollers add a professional touch - just add your own painted highlights such as flowers, birds or people - or use stickers (see below).
Set of five fun sealife themed rollers that give professional results with no fuss. Just dip into paint and roll to make a perfect shape each time. Can also be used to make a fun wall frieze and with fabric paints for matching cushions or curtains.
Create your own springtime picture with our easy rollers. Just roll into paint and apply to paper or fabric. Makes an ideal activity for any ability - especially good for anyone who has difficulty in gripping a small brush.
Easi Grip Push Down Table Top Scissors are easy to use, simply by pushing down on the 'T' shaped handle. The spring automatically opens the scissors once the pressure is released. Can be used by keeping paper in a fixed position and sliding the scissors along, or by keeping the scissors stable on a non-slip mat and sliding the paper towards the scissors.
Lightweight self-opening scissors that are ideal for anyone who finds it difficult to manipulate their fingers or who has weak hand grip. Automatically opens when pressure is released. Can be used with thumb or palm gently squeezed. High quality stainless steel blade.Comes with safety blade storage guard.
Same easy action - just squeeze gently to close the blades, automatically reopens again once you release. Can be used with thumb or palm of hand. Ideal for anyone with limited hand dexterity especially those with arthritis or similar. Blade cover for safety when not in use. Not suitable for children.
Lightweight self-opening scissors that are ideal for anyone who finds it difficult to manipulate their fingers or who has weak hand grip. Automatically opens when pressure is released. Can be used with thumb or palm gently squeezed. High quality stainless steel blade. Comes with safety blade guard storage case.
Specially designed scissors for anyone with weak hands. Scissors reopen after each cut. Extended finger loop size to give increased strength and control over the cutting action. Enables people of all abilities to join in art and craft sessions. Comes with safety blade guard storage case. Size: 4.5cm blades.
Specially designed scissors for anyone with weak hands. Scissors reopen after each cut. Extended finger loop size to give increased strength and control over the cutting action. Enables people of all abilities to join in art and craft sessions. Comes with safety blade storage case.
Knitting is a favourite pastime for many and is often something that people can still enjoy at an older age. Our kit includes lightweight plastic knitting pins that are shorter and easier to hold. Kit comes with assorted coloured wool and instructions for a simple knitted square. Please note: not suitable for young children or anyone with learning disabilities due to pointed knitting pins.
Set of durable plastic animal shapes with large holes for easy threading and lacing. Hippo, monkey, rhino, giraffe, elephant and lion shapes with 18 laces.
Sewing skills can be enjoyed by people of all ages and these simple kits allow freestyle cross stitch or just easy running stitch using our chunky wool balls. Repetitive craft can calm the mind and help with concentration. Sewing helps keeps fingers and wrist joints active. Please note, needles have sharp points so not suitable for young children or anyone with learning disabilities.