Free, Gentle Games for People Living with Dementia
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Large pictures, plain words and nothing to fail. Free on a phone, tablet or computer, with no sign-up, no ads, no timers and no scores. Sit side by side and take turns.
Games to try together
- Zwifanyiso zwo fanaho. Wanani zwifanyiso zwiṱanu zwi fanaho. Zwifanyiso zwi nga dzula zwi tshi bonala.
- Wanani u fanaho. Ṱalutshedzani tshifanyiso tshimweni thoho, ni ṱuthe tshi fanaho tshi re fhasi.
- Fhelelisani nyambo. Fhelelisani nyambo dzi ḓivhaho pamoho, ni tshi amba nga dzone.
- Puzzle ya tshifanyiso. Tshinywani tshiṱuku tshiṱali u tshi ṱanganya nga nḓila ya u ṱuṱwa tshifanyiso tshoṱhe.
- Kadi dza u Ambelana. Kadi dza tshifanyiso na mbudziso dzo khwaṱhala. A hu na mbudziso dza u ṱoḓa.
- Mapeji a u ṱala. Tsindani langa, ni tsinde tshipiḓa tsha tshifanyiso. Mapeji a priṋthiwaho nao.
A few tips
- Choose a time of day when the person is at their best.
- Start with the easiest setting. Four tiles is plenty.
- Talk about the pictures. The conversation is often the best part.
- Stop while it still feels pleasant. Ending early is a good outcome.
Also on the site
- Free printables: large-print word search, coloring pages, conversation cards and picture bingo.
- Activity ideas for every stage, and guides on playing together and on caring for yourself.
For enjoyment and time together. Not medical advice, a test or a treatment. Golden Moments is published by Cloudjet Solutions Pte. Ltd.