Why Our Dementia Activities Work – and What Makes Them Unique

At Timeless Presents, we create dementia-inclusive activities designed for the hardest moments of late-stage care. They’re not just “nice to have” — they’re built to work where most activities don’t.

Why they work

  • Familiar formats — Puzzles, coloring books, and tactile activities people instantly recognize.

  • Adapted for dementia — Clear images, strong contrast, generous shapes, and easy-to-handle pieces for comfort and success.

  • Ready to use (no training) — Every product includes simple guidance so carers and families can engage side-by-side within minutes.

  • Invites mutual engagement — Designed to make space for connection at the person’s pace and yours.

  • Research-informed — Our approach is guided by emerging work on interpersonal synchrony (when two people’s rhythm and attention align during shared activity). We call the felt experience connection beyond memory.

What makes them unique

  • Beautiful and dignified — No childish graphics or patronizing designs.

  • Emotionally safe — Activities encourage recognition, comfort, and engagement without pressure.

  • Built on lived experience — Created by people who’ve been there, refined with input from dementia-care practitioners.

  • Trusted in care — Accredited as dementia-inclusive by the Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC), used in NHS settings, listed by the UK Alzheimer’s Society — and now available from US stock.

What to expect (and what it isn’t)

  • Expect: side-by-side engagement in minutes; familiar cues that can invite eye contact, a smile, or a shared rhythm; multiple entry points (start anywhere).

  • Not: a memory test, busywork, or a medical treatment — it’s support for connection in late-stage dementia.

How to start

  1. Sit together and place the activity within easy reach.

  2. Keep words light; let the person lead.

  3. Name what you notice: “I like this color,” “This feels smooth.” Small observations often open the door.