Our dementia jigsaw puzzles are designed for people in the early to mid stages of dementia, with large pieces, strong colour contrast and familiar imagery that invites conversation.
Sitting down with a puzzle can be a calm, shared moment for someone and their family or carer, at whatever pace feels right. Choose from 13, 35, 63 and 100-piece puzzles to match the person you are buying for.
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Cognitive engagement - Jigsaw puzzles exercise visuospatial skills, including perception, spatial reasoning, mental rotation and working memory. Research into cognitive ageing suggests that long-term engagement with hands-on cognitive activities like puzzles is associated with better visuospatial function in older age, although puzzles are not a treatment for dementia.
A shared activity - Puzzles tend to reduce stress, offer a clear sense of accomplishment on completion, and give carers and family a quiet, low-pressure way to spend time with the person. It often works best to sit down and work on pieces together, rather than handing a puzzle over to be completed alone.
Match piece count to ability - Our puzzles come in four sizes, all with large tactile pieces. 100-piece and 63-piece puzzles suit people in the earliest stages of dementia. 35-piece puzzles work well in early-to-mid stages. Our 13-piece puzzles are designed for mid-stages when someone still enjoys the satisfaction of piecing a picture together.
Imagery matters as much as difficulty - Look for bright, high-contrast pictures with one clear focal point and adult subject matter such as gardens, animals or familiar places that can also spark conversation. Where possible, choose scenes that connect to the person's own life story. A memorable image will do more than a clever one.
