Wellington County Libraries are now offering cognitive activity kits of varying themes. They are designed for those with dementia to use alongside friends, family, or caregivers.
A media release from the County of Wellington said the kits help exercise fine motor skills, encourage social engagement, and keep the brain active.
"There is no right or wrong way to use this kit, which was designed in consultation with staff at the Alzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington," said Rebecca Hine, chief librarian. "We invite users to explore the various activities and find one that works for the interests, skills, and abilities of the participants."
Every kit has photo and activity cards to use for a conversation or play sorting games, a jigsaw puzzle, a dementia-friendly book, a Busy Bottle for I Spy games, reusable activity sheets for colouring, sudoku, and word searches, a wooden sensory fidget, and a DVD with various videos for discussion.
A question-and-answer period will be held at the Aboyne Branch on June 24 at 10:30 a.m. and the Mount Forest branch on June 26 at 2 p.m.
You can book the kits through the Wellington County Library's catalogue.
