Crafts and creative activities | Alzheimer's Society

Keeping the mind active: My husband crafts wooden animals since his dementia diagnosis

Liz and her husband, Carl who has vascular dementia, have been in the crafting business since the late 1970s. Since Carl's early retirement at 48 years old, they now spend time together making animals for their friends’ gardens.

Wild for nature: People affected by dementia invited to join ‘random acts of wildness’

A nature challenge is encouraging ‘random acts of wildness’, even adapting to coronavirus restrictions.

At home and online: Ideas for people affected by dementia during lockdown

Ideas to help remain active and well while we need to stay at home.

Social isolation diary: Two months living with dementia in coronavirus lockdown

Coronavirus has brought new challenges for people living with dementia, such as Keith Oliver, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2010. Find out how Keith and his wife Rosemary have been staying active while self-isolating.

Life during lockdown: 'Colouring is keeping mum safe in her own home'

Jacqueline was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2017 at the age of 77. Her son Neil tells us how her love of colouring is keeping her engaged and safe while at home during the coronavirus lockdown.

Knit a ‘Show You Care Snuggle Bear’ fidget toy

Knitted fidget toys can be helpful for people with dementia with restless hands. Knit our Show You Care Snuggle Bear to show your support for NHS workers and care workers during the coronavirus pandemic.

Life during lockdown: 'I was worried my dementia was getting worse.'

Tracey, a retired nurse, was diagnosed with early-onset dementia and posterior cortical atrophy (PCA) when she was in her mid-forties. Tracey is determined to keep her mind and her body active during the coronavirus pandemic with a variety of activities and hobbies at home.

Gift ideas: People affected by dementia try out our present list

Three groups in Bristol came together and let us know what they think about a selection of gift ideas.

28 November 2019

Activity ideas: Creating pictures

Activity ideas for people with dementia who enjoy painting, drawing or taking photographs.

28 November 2019

‘Keeping an active mind’: Testing games and activities for people with dementia

Keith Oliver worked as a headteacher before he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2010. He now finds a sense of purpose in other things that keeps his mind active. With the help of his grandson, Keith has tested out some games and activities for people living with dementia.

07 October 2019

‘What’s life like?’ Poetry and art works by people living with dementia

A group of people with dementia have created a book of poems giving insight into what everyday life is like for them. Read some of their works, which covers topics including communication, companionship and identity.

03 October 2019

Friends through hens: Bringing a community together

Being with animals can be comforting and stimulating, and they don’t have to be traditional pets.

30 September 2019

Activity ideas: Card and board games

Activity ideas for people with dementia who enjoy tabletop games.

30 September 2019