If you’ve ever wondered what to actually do with someone living with dementia—this kit gives you a clear, practical answer.

The Caregiver Confidence Kit is a collection of carefully designed, Montessori-inspired activities, combined with a simple, person-centred guide to help you use them in a way that truly works.

Not just to “pass time”—but to create moments of calm, connection, and meaningful engagement.

Why this is different

Most activities fail because they rely on memory for facts, instructions, or getting the “right” answer.

This kit is built around what people with dementia often retain:

• Reading ability

• Recognition of familiar objects and interests

• Long-term memory

• Muscle memory and everyday actions

Instead of testing ability, these activities support success.

What this gives you

• A clear starting point when you’re not sure what to do

• Activities that feel familiar, achievable, and respectful

• A way to reduce frustration and increase engagement

• More moments of calm and connection in everyday care

What’s included

• 18 printable Montessori-inspired activities

• A practical guide: “The Guide to Connecting with Activities for Dementia Caregivers”

• Activities designed for flexibility (1:1, group, or family use)

• US Letter and A4 sizes included

• Instant digital download

What’s inside the activity kit

All with instructions:

Animal Parent and Baby - 32 recognition and matching cards
Baseball - 20 large-print word and picture matching cards and 10 mats
Classic Cakes and Desserts - 20 large-print reading and remimiscence cards
Classic Cars - 20 picture matching cards
Famous Animals - 10 large-print Gentle Trivia questions and 3 answer cards per question
Famous Singers and Their Songs - 24 large-print reading and reminiscence cards
Finish the Book Title - 32 large-print reading and reminiscence cards
Finish the Phrase - 80 large-print reading and reminiscence cards
Fishing or Knitting? - 18 large print reading and category sorting cards
Flowers - 24 picture matching cards
Garden Birds - 30 reading and enjoyment cards
Jokes - 30 reading and humor cards
Kitchen Objects - 20 word and picture matching cards and 10 mats
Men's Clothing - 28 picture matching and sorting cards
Popular 1950s Toys - 20 large-print reading and reminiscence cards
Purse or Toolkit? - 18 reading and category sorting cards
Tool and Task - 50 recognition and matching cards
Vintage Women's Fashion - 48 picture matching and sorting cards

Designed using a proven approach

Every activity in this kit is built using:

• Montessori principles (independence, dignity, purpose)

• Strengths-based dementia care

• Real-world caregiving experience

• Practical engagement techniques used in memory care settings

You’re not guessing what might work—you’re using an approach designed around how the brain works now.

Who this is for

• Family caregivers supporting a loved one at home

• Professional caregivers and care home staff

• Activity coordinators

• Anyone looking for meaningful, appropriate dementia activities

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