We’re always looking for productive and fun ideas for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and Dementia: Here is a list of 50 games you can play with someone with dementia:

1. Drawing or painting together – For example, coloring books that challenge people with dementia to draw between the lines
2. Bingo
3. Guessing games, such as charades or Pictionary
4. Memory matching games
5. Dominoes
6. Jigsaw puzzles
7. Simple card games such as Go Fish or Old Maid
8. Coloring or painting
9. Balloon volleyball
10. Bean bag toss
11. Ball rolling games
12. Word association games, such as 20 Questions
13. Music-based games, such as singing along or dancing
14. Board games like checkers or snakes and ladders
15. Simon says
16. Storytelling or creating stories together
17. Acting out familiar scenes or role playing
18. Garden or indoor plant care
19. Cook or bake together
20. Photography or looking at family albums
21. Sensory-based activities, such as playing with play dough or soap bubbles
22. Simple hand and finger exercises, such as playing with play putty
23. Craft activities such as knitting, crocheting, or scrapbooking
24. Light exercises such as stretching or chair yoga
25. Knocking down pins with a soft ball
26. Reading aloud or listening to audio books
27. Listening to music or playing instruments
28. Hand-eye coordination games, such as playing with balloons
29. Word games like crosswords or word search puzzles
30. Sorting and matching games, such as sorting buttons or matching socks
31. Trivia games based on personal experiences or interests
32. Physical games like catch or beanbag toss
33. Shuffleboard or bowling
34. Puzzle-based games like Sudoku or Tangram
35. Shape matching games, such as placing pegs in a board
36. Dance or movement games
37. Balloon or beach ball games
38. Role-playing games, such as make-believe or acting out scenarios
39. Group singing or humming along to music
40. Card games like War or Spades
41. Cooking or baking together
42. Model building or Lego play
43. Photography scavenger hunt
44. Balance and coordination games, such as walking along a line or hopping on one foot
45. Art projects, such as painting or sculpting
46. Mindfulness exercises, such as deep breathing or guided imagery
47. Personal grooming activities, such as manicures or hair brushing
48. Laughing exercises, such as telling jokes or watching funny videos
49. Exercise or stretching games
50. Building with blocks or stacking toys.

Share some of your favorite games or recommendations for loved ones with alzheimer’s or dementia!