Try our selection of free PDF word games for dementia. Bear in mind that different people like different types of activities. If you find one that works well for you, there are more similar activities in our main category headings. For example, Quizzes, Word games, and Crosswords.
Split Words Game, Wild Animals
ABC Quiz #16, Multiple Choice Answers
Who's Foot is it? Picture Game.
Proverbs #5, Complete the Sayings
Here is what the Memory Cafe Directory says about the benefits of doing mind exercises while living with dementia.
“Puzzles and word games have been found to have numerous benefits for persons living with dementia. While these activities should never be used as a substitute for medical care or treatment, they can provide cognitive stimulation, improve communication, and help to reduce anxiety, agitation, and restlessness.”
Perhaps most importantly, puzzles and word games can provide meaningful engagement and improve the quality of life for people with dementia. The structure of puzzles and word games is particularly helpful in dementia care.
Not only do the activities help the individual to focus their attention on meaningful tasks, but the structure also helps to orient them in time and space, giving them a sense of accomplishment when they complete a puzzle or find the right word.”
Reference: Memory Café Directory
