Christmas Gift Ideas for All Abilities
We understand it can be difficult to buy gifts for older people in care homes and especially for someone living with a dementia or disability. We pride ourselves on offering a full range of thoughtful gift ideas that are suitable for every situation. From large piece jigsaw puzzles to tactile games, you'll find the perfect gift here.
Many older people really enjoy doing puzzles and quizzes - especially during the long winter days, and they have the benefit of helping to stimulate brain function and some like our Large Print Maze Puzzles Book are great for improving hand/eye coordination. Others in the range include Crosswords, Word Search, Sudoku and Music Puzzles, all in large, bold print.
Or why not give them a cuddly companion to love? Everyone loves a cute puppy and our Precious Petzzz will curl up on a lap and breathe gently all day - every day. Stroking can help alleviate stress and provide comfort for older people who are unable to look after the real thing. Choose from puppies, cats or rabbits - they all come with their own bed, brush and carry case.
So much detail to enjoy while creating this enchanting scene. Makes a great gift for any puzzle lover. The Christmas theme is both uplifting and is ideal to evoke conversation and reminiscence. Pieces are larger than average (3.6cm approx) so make this a lovely activity for older people who have difficulty in gripping small puzzle pieces.
This enchanting scene is sure to be a winner with anyone who is young at heart! Large, easy to handle pieces for older hands or for anyone with a learning disability. Makes a thoughtful gift for a loved one. Can be used to encourage reminiscence and conversation about past childhood experiences.
Do you remember how you used to spend your Tuppenny at the local shop? Recall fond memories with our big 500 Piece Tuppenny Treats Puzzle. Larger than average 3.5cm pieces that are easier to grip and place for older people. Make a perfect gift for an older relative and can lead to reminiscing about past childhood memories.
Classic tale with sound effects that adds a sensory and tactile element to this enjoyable tale. Read the text and press the sound button to hear classical music played including Tchaikovsky's 'Sleeping Beauty'. Makes a great gift idea for older people in care homes or those living with a dementia, or sight impairment. Hardback book with inspiring illustrations.
Classic ballet story book - with sound effects to bring this magical tale alive. Read the text and press the sound button to hear music played including 'The Dance of the Reed Flutes' and 'The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy'. Ideal for older people in care homes or those living with a dementia. Also makes an enjoyable activity for anyone who has a sight impairment. Hardback book with 24 beautifully illustrated pages.
Essential Relaxation CD - Lying Down. Relaxation for the elderly, including those who are living with a dementia is widely recognised to improve wellbeing. This CD is ideal for those who prefer to lay down, including those receiving nursing care. Listen to the soothing music whilst being guided through some gentle relaxation techniques. See also Seated and Sleep Well CD in the range.
Essential Relaxation CD - Seated. Relaxation for the elderly, including those who are living with a dementia is widely recognised to improve wellbeing. Enjoy being guided through some relaxation breathing, gentle progressive muscle relaxation and visualisations whilst being seated especially good for anyone in a wheelchair. Ideal for care home residents, hospital patients or anyone who just wants to add some tranquility to their daily life.
Essential Relaxation CD - Sleep Well. A CD to bring peace and inner calm to help aid sleep and relaxation. Gentle guided relaxation techniques help to relax and relieve discomfort, enabling sleep. Ideal for care home residents, hospital patients or anyone who finds it difficult to sleep. See others in the range Essential Relaxation CD - Seated or Essential Relaxation CD - Lying Down. Or why not purchase all three - makes a lovely gift idea. Please not oil and lavender not included.
Essential Relaxation CD Set - all three titles in one set, includes one each of Seated, Lying Down and Sleep Well CDs. Each gives relaxation guidance for breathing and muscle relaxation and visualisation for each situation which is widely recognised to improve wellbeing for people of all ages and abilities. Especially suitable for anyone with dementia or care home residents.
A lovely thoughtful gift for any loved one. Includes hand massage oil infused with lavender, instructions on how to perform do a hand massage, Essential Relaxation CD and natural hessian gift bag. Hand massage is a therapeutic way to help calm and rejuvenate - works especially well with anyone in hospital or who has later-stage dementia.
Designed by us especially for you, our newest addition Fragrant Memories Kit - Christmas Edition makes the perfect gift for a loved one. Kit includes 4 winter-themed fragrance oils (pine, cinnamon, cloves etc) that evoke happy memories of Christmas baking and winter walks. Plus 4 smelling pots. Kit also includes cotton wool to sprinkle the scent onto and all stored in an attractive natural hessian stocking.
Get a real feel of an old fashioned Christmas with our nostalgic memorabilia pack. Lovely assortment of adverts, cards, pantomime programmes, comics etc.
Packed full of fun puzzles for varying abilities, our very own Large Print Christmas Puzzle Book is in lovely bold print for easy reading by older care home residents. Simple word searches, crosswords and other enjoyable puzzles to while away a happy afternoon. Makes a great gift for an older loved one and especially good for anyone with a dementia to keep minds active. Can be photocopied for group sessions.
Extra large bold print makes our own Large Print Crossword Book ideal for older people in care homes. We have designed it with simple clues and not too many letters to make it suitable for those with dementia or who are sight impaired. Spiral bound and pages are able to be photocopied for group activity sessions, making this book very cost effective. A4 size.
Specially designed and made by Activities to Share, our Large Print Maze Puzzles book is perfect for older people or anyone with sight impairment. Wide variety of simple mazes to solve. Puzzles like these can help aid cognitive function and mental agility in senior people. Photocopiable pages for cost-effective group activities.
Pages of fun puzzles designed and made by Activities to Share. Extra large, bold print makes this book perfect for older people or anyone with sight impairment. Wide variety of simple puzzles to help aid cognitive function and mental agility. Pages can be photocopied for group activity sessions in care homes, making this a cost-effective activity solution. A4 spiral bound book.
Sudoku with a difference - now in a Large Print Sudoku Book designed specially for older people in care homes who may have sight impairment or for anyone with dementia who needs simpler clues. Lovely bold outlines in a spiral-bound book that can be photocopied for staff to use again and again for group activities making this very cost-effective. Why not team with our Large Print Maze Book too?
Larger-than-average print and simple to do, designed and made by Activities to Share, this Large Print Wordsearch Book is perfect for group activity sessions as the pages can be photocopied again and again. Great to practise mental agility and cognitive skills for all ages and abilities. A4 spiral-bound book.
Just like the Full Size version, this Mini Sudoku is played in the same way using coloured jewel-inset wooden pieces. This version uses a 6 x 6 grid and the colour must only appear once in each row. Game promotes logical thinking, colour differentiation and visual perception as well as aiding concentration. Ideal activity for older people in a care home to keep boredom at bay. Large pieces for easy grip.
NEW! One for the boys - macho coat still with a great assortment of attachments to twiddle, pull, slide and unclip. Coat is removable for washing.
Our very own Fiddle Pup© has the softest plush fur and a coat packed full of tactile extras to twiddle, slide and feel. Especially designed for anyone with restless hands.
NEW!.Same adorable pup to cuddle but with a vibrant pink coat. Great assortment of attachments to twiddle, pull, slide and unclip. Coat is removable for washing.
NEW!Same adorable pup to cuddle but with a vibrant purple coat. Great assortment of attachments to twiddle, pull, slide and unclip. Coat is removable for washing.
Our very own Fiddle Pup© has the softest plush fur and a coat packed full of tactile extras to twiddle, slide and feel. Especially designed for anyone with restless hands.
Silky makes an ideal companion for anyone unable to own the real thing. She can purr, meow and makes movements just like a real live cat but without the hassle. She will respond differently depending on where you pet her. Especially recommended for anyone with a dementia - read the supporting evidence below:
Give our Companion Cat some love and attention and he will purr and meow just like a real cat. So realistic, he responds differently depending on where you pet him. Leave for a few minutes and he will go to sleep, pat him on the back to wake him up! Battery operated. Award-winning product.
New. Tuxedo is our latest addition to the Joy For All Companion cat range. Black and white soft fur to stroke, he behaves just like a real cat and responds differently depending on where you pet him. Tuxedo makes a unique companion for anyone unable to look after the real thing. Please note: this item may take slightly longer for delivery.
Goldie is a new exciting addition to our popular Joy For All range. he will respond differently depending on where you pet him and to the sound of your voice. Especially recommended for anyone with a dementia - read the supporting evidence below:
Our new Joyk Empathy Doll Elias is a lovable newborn who is designed to encourage intense eye contact. Just like with real newborns, his head needs to be supported when lifting and carrying. His body is pleasantly soft and filled with different materials. His very realistic body language helps to awaken the caring and nurturing instincts in older people with dementia living in care homes or hospital. These babies are designed with great attention to detail and have a belly button and realistically reproduced sexual characteristics. His fun outfit is easy to put on and take off.
Beating heart that will tuck into the pocket of your Joyk Empathy Doll's outfit and give a calming effect while increasing the feeling of security. 60 beats per minute, this battery-operated addition will help bring your doll to life. Makes a perfect solution for older people living with a dementia in care homes or hospital. Wipe-clean and safe to use for all abilities. Uses 2 x AG13 batteries.
Naomi, our new Joyk Empathy Doll makes a thoughtful gift and companion for an older loved one - especially for anyone with a dementia living in a care home or hospital. Doll therapy for use with dementia patients is a recognised therapy used extensively in the care sector and can help alleviate stress and anxiety as well as helping to relieve boredom. Designed to encourage caring and nurturing instincts, she comes with a weighted bottom to feel just like a small child when being carried. Made from soft-filled fabric and with removable clothes, her appealing eyes and sweet facial expression looks at you adoringly.
Sam, our new Joyk Empathy Doll will make a delightful companion for an older loved one - especially for anyone with a dementia living in a care home or hospital. Doll therapy for use with dementia patients is a recognised therapy used extensively in the care sector. Designed to encourage caring and nurturing instincts, she/he comes with a weighted bottom to feel just like a small child when being carried. Made from soft-filled fabric and with removable clothes, his/her appealing eyes and cheeky facial expression will melt anyone's heart.
Add a sensory effect to your Joyk Empathy Doll by tucking a scented sachet in a pocket for a trip down memory lane. Spices such as cinnamon, vanilla and ginger can be used to awaken feelings of wellbeing and comfort, or why not use lavender for relaxation or lemon to revitalise? Set of five empty bags for you to fill with your desired fragrance. Natural cotton bags measure 9cm x 6.5cm with drawstring closure.
Mini Wonky Towers is played by rolling the dice and seeing which colours come on top. Select the corresponding stones and try to stack them in a tower - the sloping edges make this a challenge, can you do it before the timer runs out? Game promotes dexterity, concentration and good hand/eye coordination - especially good activity for care home residents and for anyone living with a dementia.
This Tabletop Ten Pin Bowling Set gives you all the thrills without taking up so much room. Just guide the ball down the chute to try to get a 'strike'. Eco friendly beech wood construction with metal balls for a smooth action. Balls fall into a tray underneath for automatic return. Also incorporates a neat drawer underneath for storage of the cones. Ideal for older people in care homes who will remember the game well from their younger days. Requires concentration, planning and patience.
Look out onto this wonderful winter view - fantastic for adding interest to a plain wall. Just peel and stick - will not rip or wrinkle. Just the thing to create a lovely festive feel to any blank wall. Why not place next to a large Christmas tree and get everyone to help decorate the branches whilst singing along to a Christmas CD?
People with a dementia often have restless hands and like to have something to keep their hands occupied. This blanket not only keeps hands busy, it provides a wonderful source of visual, tactile and sensory stimulation and at the same time keeping knees snug and warm.
This lovely cross stitch kit is one in four we are now stocking. Chosen for its beautiful design and ease of use. With all you need included in the kit, it is a great activity for anyone that enjoys embroidery.
Our new Joyk Empathy Doll Lilly is a lovable newborn who is designed to encourage intense eye contact. Just like with real newborns, her head needs to be supported when lifting and carrying. Her body is pleasantly soft and filled with different materials. Her very realistic body language helps to awaken the caring and nurturing instincts in older people with dementia. These babies are designed with great attention to detail and have a belly button and realistically reproduced sexual characteristics. The pretty outfits are easy to put on and take off.
Joyk Empathy Doll Mandy makes a lovely companion for an older loved one - especially for anyone with a dementia living in a care home or hospital. Doll therapy for use with dementia patients is a recognised therapy used extensively in the care sector and can help alleviate stress and anxiety as well as helping to relieve boredom. Designed to encourage caring and nurturing instincts, she comes with a weighted bottom to feel just like a small child when being carried. Made from soft-filled fabric and with removable clothes, her appealing eyes and cute facial expression listens to everything you say.
Joyk Empathy Dolls make a perfect companion for older people living with a dementia in care homes or hospital. Their soft, fabric bodies are great to cuddle and sit on a lap or lie down and they can also be dressed and undressed. Doll therapy is widely recognised in the care sector and can help alleviate stress and anxiety, encouraging caring and nurturing instincts. Dolls are approx. 65cm in length and are hand washable.
Mia, our new Joyk Empathy Doll makes a thoughtful gift and companion for an older loved one - especially for anyone with a dementia living in a care home or hospital. Doll therapy for use with dementia patients is a recognised therapy used extensively in the care sector and can help alleviate stress and anxiety as well as helping to relieve boredom. Designed to encourage caring and nurturing instincts, she comes with a weighted bottom to feel just like a small child when being carried. Made from soft-filled fabric and with removable clothes, her appealing eyes and cute facial expression listens to everything you say.
Large and Bold Printed Puzzle Book, ideal for garden lovers.
This Large Print Geometric Pattern Colouring Book will entice people of all genders and abilities to bring the patterns to life by adding colour. Lovely thick, bold outlines help anyone with a sight impairment to distinguish between the lines. Images can be photocopied and used over again. Makes an ideal care home resource for older residents and particularly for anyone living with a dementia. Spiral bound pages for easy page turning.
Our very own Large Print Pretty Pattern Colouring Book is packed with inspiring pattern just waiting to be brought alive. Thick black outlines are perfect for anyone sight impaired or for those living with a dementia. Pages can be photocopied making this extremely cost-effective for care home activity coordinators. Pages could be copied onto card for use with paint. A4 size and spiral-bound for easy page turning .
Adding to our range of needlecraft is the Hedgehog. Just in time for Autumn
Adding to our range of small needlecraft kits, this adorable trio is great for displays for Autumn
Bertie the Beagle dog makes a lovable and adorable pet that can actually 'breathe' (battery operated). Precious Petzzz offer real pet ownership experience without the hassle. Ideal for older people living with a dementia such as Alzheimer's as the rhythmic act of stroking can help calm and soothe anxiety. Bertie is velvety soft and comes with his own carrying crate and bed. Precious Petzzz make an ideal gift for a loved one living in a care home and with no fur to worry about, they are suitable for anyone with an allergy to pet hair. Choose from our extensive range of pups, cats and rabbit.
Betsie our cute Labrador pup makes a lovable and adorable pet that can actually 'breathe'. She offers a real pet ownership experience without the hassles and expense.Ideal for people living with a dementia such as Alzheimer's as stroking can help calm and soothe.
Minty the rabbit just loves to be stroked on a lap and gives comfort to anyone who would love a pet but is unable to look after the real thing. Minty will 'breathe' just like a real rabbit and her soft fur helps relieve stress and boredom. One 'D' battery works for approx. one month.
A great selection of large print puzzles set around the next couple of seasons.
Let’s Chat videos can be used for small groups of residents, by visiting family members, or on a one-to-one basis as a shared experience that encourages conversation.
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