Late stage2 pages5–15 minutes
One Picture to Look At Together
A single image and a handful of open questions. Nothing to complete, nothing to get right — a way to sit together with something to look at.
Free to print, copy, and pass on
Memory Studio · A collection of 6 free sheets
For Someone Who Doesn't Know What to Say
A first visit, or the first one since things changed.
People stop visiting for one reason far more often than any other: they are afraid of doing it wrong. They worry they will be forgotten at the door, or say the wrong thing, or watch someone they love struggle and not know where to look.
If that is you, or someone in your family, this collection was written for you. Nothing in it requires a shared memory, a right answer, or a long conversation. A grandchild can carry a page in, sit down, and have something to do within a minute of arriving.
You are allowed to be nervous and go anyway. Showing up imperfectly matters far more than staying away carefully.
How to use this set well
- Lead with your name and your connection: 'Hi Grandma, it's Katie — Sarah's daughter.' No quiz at the door.
- Bring one page and one small thing to hold. Having an object between you takes the pressure off both faces.
- Follow their lead on time. Twenty good minutes beats an hour of effort.
- It is fine to say 'I don't know what to say.' Honesty lands softer than performance.
- Say the warm thing out loud before you leave. It is received more often than families expect.
The sheets in this collection
Each one opens on its own page and prints on its own — one to three pages, large type, nothing to download and no email address to give. Print the one that fits today.
Middle stage2 pages10–15 minutes
Match the Picture to the Word
Large original drawings of household things from the 1950s and 60s, matched to their plain names. Nothing small, nothing crowded.
Free to print, copy, and pass on
Early stage2 pages10–15 minutes
Finish the Saying
Old sayings with the ending left off. These often arrive whole even when new words are hard — the rhythm carries them.
Free to print, copy, and pass on
Middle stage2 pages10 minutes
Which One Doesn't Belong?
Four things, one that sits apart. Gentle category work with an answer that is obvious once it is seen.
Free to print, copy, and pass on
Middle stage2 pages20–30 minutes
Colors of the Garden
A large coloring page with thick outlines, plus a few gentle naming prompts for whoever is sitting alongside.
Free to print, copy, and pass on
Late stage2 pages10 minutes
A Quiet Hand Script
A caregiver-led sensory sequence for late afternoon. Words are optional; the touch and the rhythm carry it.
Free to print, copy, and pass on
Would you like a printed set? Come by and pick one up
If you are in Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Fountain Hills, or nearby and you would rather not wrestle with a printer, call us. We will run this collection off and you are welcome to stop by the home to pick it up — there is no charge and nothing expected in return. If you would like to see the house while you are here, we would love that; if you would rather just take the pages and go, that is completely fine too.
Questions families ask
- What should I bring when visiting someone with dementia?
- One simple activity page, something to hold or look at, and a little more time than you think you need. Photographs, a familiar song, or a large-print picture sheet all give the visit somewhere to go when conversation stalls.
- What if they don't recognize me?
- Say your name and your connection warmly, without asking them to place you. Recognition is not the measure of a good visit — the feeling of being treated kindly stays long after the name has gone.
- Are these activities suitable for children and grandchildren?
- Yes. Picture matching, coloring, and looking at one image together work well across generations, and children often manage these visits more naturally than adults do because they are not trying to fix anything.
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