Crafts and creative activities

Advice
Ideas for a person with dementia who may take pleasure in building and keeping a collection.
Real stories
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 wooden animals for their friends’ gardens.
Real stories
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.
Real stories
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.
Real stories
Tracey, a retired nurse, was diagnosed with early-onset dementia and posterior cortical atrophy (PCA) when she was in her mid-forties. Despite the challenges coronavirus has brought, Tracey is determined to keep her mind and her body active with a variety of activities and hobbies.
Advice
Activity ideas for people with dementia who enjoy painting, drawing or taking photographs.
Real stories
Keith Oliver was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2010, and now looks for ways he can keep his mind active. With the help of his grandson, Keith has tested out some games and activities for people living with dementia.