Card Games

In the following video, Fran describes why card games can be great for many reasons in addition to being an enjoyable activity.

The following links will take you to card game instructions:

Rummy

Sevens

Gin Rummy

Old Maid

Whist


Online games and activities

Heather O’Neil is always looking for new craft and activity ideas for her mum, who has mixed dementia. As the condition progresses, she’s been using online tools to keep Mum active and happy. Click on the link to take you to the Alzheimer’s Society Website to see what she suggests.


Pawtraits - Memory Matching Game

This card game offers gentle memory exercises through matching beautiful illustrations of dogs and cats by ‘Pawtraits by Helen’. This is also a game that connects family members of all generations. With up to 18 pairs to find, use as many of the cards you feel appropriate to the groups ability in each game. Designed with Care is a shop full of beautiful, thoughtful, evidence-based products for people with dementia, older generations and families and supporters.

Click here to purchase.

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