Trivia, Games & Activities For Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers!

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A library withthousandsof activities for any personality or interest


Artistic

Our artistic activities include coloring pages for all interests - geography, history, holidays, religious themes, positive phrases, and designs for men and women - plus symmetry drawing and more challenging options. These versatile resources can be turned into games or used as relaxing activities, whatever works best for whoever you are taking care of.

Artistic Activities
Artistic Activities

Cognitive

Our cognitive activities for caregivers of those with dementia or Alzheimer's include word searches, crosswords, mazes, and interactive games like Wordle and Hangman. Designed to be flexible, they're easy to turn into group games or trivia challenges for fun and engagement.

Cognitive Activities
Cognitive Activities

Memory

Interactive trivia games and printable quizzes include categories like history, pop culture, music, landmarks, celebrity trivia, sports, and more. Customize timers, adjust trivia difficulty, and enjoy activities perfect for group games or one-on-one sessions for those with dementia or Alzheimer's.

Memory Activities
Memory Activities

Sensory

Our sensory activities include fun joke sheets to lighten the mood and gentle fitness videos that are easy to follow. Flexible and easy to use, these resources can be turned into games or activities, giving caregivers or anyone caring for a loved one options to connect and engage with those with dementia or Alzheimer's in ways that work best for them

Sensory Activities
Sensory Activities

Live Streaming Events

If you enjoy bingo, tivia, fitness follow-alongs or art sessions, you'll love our new live-streaming events, and might even win some prizes! We also have a caregiver social group where caregivers can get together and discuss ideas with their fellow caregivers. There's something for everyone!

Live Streaming Events
Sensory Activities

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Free Easter Memory Care Bingo & Activities for Seniors with Alzheimer’s and Dementia
By Victoria Yeary | 04-01-2025

Free Easter Memory Care Bingo & Activities for Seniors with Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Celebrating Easter in Memory Care Easter is associated with the most important Christian holiday and the oldest holiday in many countries. Whether a person is religious or not, Easter can be enjoyed in several ways, including special food and traditions. Attending church services Decorating and hiding easter eggs for children Wearing new spring outfits Easter parades Family together outdoors or at home Symbols of Easter include: Spring flowers such as the Lilly (represent purity and rebirth) Bunnies and little chicks, which represent new birth in Spring Chocolate and Easter eggs (which are a symbol of the death and rebirth of Christ) Traditional foods, such as roasted lamb, hot cross buns, and eggs, represent the meaning of Easter and rebirth.    Easter is mainly about families gathering and celebrating Easter with the family’s traditions. It is a good time to include older family members living at home or maybe in an assisted living center. Family get-togethers rely on doing the same activities each year. That’s why it’s called tradition! This year might be a good time to shake things up and, especially, find a way to spend time with the Seniors in your family that positively impacts everyone.  One of the best ways is through cognitive activities: Bingo is a game everyone enjoys. It suits any age, and there is a sense of satisfaction in yelling " Bingo!” when you have matched the correct squares. Bingo is more than just fun. It helps build memory skills. Printing bingo cards with an Easter theme for everyone adds to the festivity! Go to Activity Uplift and create as many bingo sheets as you like for free! Choose the free interactive bingo cards located on the home page. Select what theme or type of bingo card you want to play. Choose how many cards you want to play. The maximum is four. Choose as many pages as possible—one page for each person playing. Print off the pages. Once you play this round, repeat steps 1-5 for another round. One person calls out randomly and describes the square to the group. For example, "Find the grandmother and granddaughter wearing bunny ears."  Use jelly beans instead of an X for each square called out.  For the person who yells “Bingo!” first and has filled in the correct squares, have a small gift for them. Stores that sell items under $1 are great places to find small gifts. Playing free interactive Easter bingo is a wonderful way to engage seniors in memory care, including those with Alzheimer’s and dementia. This simple yet stimulating activity encourages social interaction, boosts cognitive skills, and helps create meaningful holiday moments with family and caregivers. Plus, with fun Easter-themed images, it can spark memories and joyful conversations! If you have a loved one with diminished cognitive health Understanding how the brain changes as people age is a step in the right direction in planning holiday and family events. People have stereotypical ideas about aging and memory care, including: Older people don’t understand more complex mental activities Older people don’t understand you when you talk Older people drift off and don’t stay on point. Studies have shown that an older person may take longer to learn a new task, but given the time, can learn it as well as a younger person. 1  Easter Coloring Fun  Easter is a time of bright colors and festive celebrations! In addition to Easter bingo, we have plenty of other fun activities on our site, including Easter-themed coloring pages. Coloring is a great way to relax and can help with focus and creativity. Print out a few pages, bunnies, eggs, spring flowers, and more, and enjoy a calming, creative moment together! How the brain changes as people age As a person ages, changes occur in all body parts, including the brain. The volume of the brain shrinks, and the areas where learning and mental acuity are affected. Continuing to “exercise” the brain with mental and physical activities helps maintain the brain. Neurons are critical, and communication may be diminished in specific brain regions.  Blood flow may decrease Inflammation in the body affects all the body.  “There is growing evidence that the brain maintains the ability to change and adapt so that people can manage new challenges and tasks as they age” *2  Easter Conversation Starters For Memory Care Holidays are a great time for reminiscing and sharing stories. Here are a few gentle conversation starters that can help engage someone with dementia: Did you have any Easter traditions as a child? Did you ever dye Easter eggs? What colors did you like best? What was your favorite Easter treat growing up? What signs of spring do you look forward to the most? Looking at the bingo sheet, which picture reminds you of something from your past? Encouraging conversation can spark memories and create meaningful connections, making Easter even more special. Get One Free Month of Memory Care Activities. Promo Code: 1stMonthOff At Activity Uplift, we provide caregivers and activity professionals with a variety of memory care activities designed for seniors in memory care or seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Our platform features bingo, trivia, printables, interactive games, and other engaging activities to help keep seniors mentally stimulated and connected. Use promo code 1stMonthOff to get your first month free (valid for the monthly plan only). After 30 days, it’s just $5 a month, and canceling is simple, no hidden fees or hassles. We welcome suggestions from caregivers and activity professionals for new memory care activities. Text us at 720-229-4496 or email Support@activityuplift.com. Keeping the brain and body active The key to cognitive health is keeping the brain and the body active. Get the body moving, which helps blood flow to the brain. Brain activities such as bingo, memory cards, word searches, and other cognitive activities help create and maintain brain synapses in the memory centers of our brain. This Easter, be outside and encourage your loved ones to move and participate in Easter activities. Play games to help keep your loved ones strong!  Sources: How the Aging Brain Affects Thinking How the Aging Brain Affects Thinking
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Free to Download Alzheimer's American History Printable Trivia for Memory Care
By Victoria Yeary | 03-13-2025

Free to Download Alzheimer's American History Printable Trivia for Memory Care

Download Our Free American History Printable Trivia Here "Let me tell you what I wish I'd known when I was young and dreamed of glory: you have no control over who lives, who dies, who tells your story." Quote from the popular Broadway musical Hamilton History is more than facts about a person, place, or thing that occurred in time. It is part of the landscape that led up to the events. People with dementia and Alzheimer’s have trouble remembering present and current information (known as short-term memory) but are more likely to remember facts and information from the past (known as long-term memory).  What people have lived through and perhaps experienced firsthand resonates in the retelling of a person’s personal history. Baby Boomers and the generation before them, the Silent Generation, have lived through life-changing events, including several major wars and inventions that seemed impossible 50 years prior.  World War II, The Korean War, and Vietnam. The internet, the first cordless phone, and the first mobile phone and smartphone. The first artificial heart transplant on a human, video cameras, and printers are just a few of these useful and sometimes lifesaving inventions.  How to effectively use historical facts and Reminiscence Therapy  Reminiscing, including recalling historical facts, can be effective for someone with Alzheimer’s to stimulate their mental activity and improve their social well-being. It may elicit a fountain of memories and facts that are helpful for the storyteller and listener. An example is the NASA Apollo Missions (1961-1972). The Apollo Program is one of the most significant events in American History. Americans traveled into space and landed on the moon. Ask anyone over the age of 60, and the person can most likely recall where they were the day Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon. Printable Historical facts with photos and pictures or helpful in remembering and recalling important historical facts. Whether you as a caretaker or working with one person or a group of people, using something printable the person can touch, see, and read also may trigger memories. Activity Uplift has free printable resources. The following American historical quiz has several famous quizzes a majority of people would know and be able to discuss at some length. Download Our Free American History Printable Trivia Here Use the historical quiz as a reminiscing tool The free historical quiz centers mainly around the beginnings of the United States. It is common knowledge most Americans know. You can use props such as paper money to help people remember.  Who was the first president of the United States? Produce a dollar bill as a reminder.  Ask some other questions about George Washington: *1 Who was he married to? Formerly a widow- Martha Dandridge Custis George Washington never had biological children of his own. There were two stepchildren from Martha’s first marriage.  George Washington was a religious man and member of the Anglican Church (the Church of England). He was appointed as the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army - He led the American Revolution against the British. He presided over meetings to create the American Constitution in 1787. There were 55 delegates from the states and a lot of instability. The Constitution was created and passed.  More Fun Facts about American History Download Our Free American History Printable Trivia Here The Mayflower - the beginning of America’s Freedom Colonists from France, the Netherlands, and Spain, came before the Pilgrims. The Puritans or Pilgrims whose feet touched the Northeast shores of America have a significant impact on our lives today. The lineage of our ancestors began when a group of people wanted to worship in a way the government would not control. The fact they were British and wanted to separate from Britain yet retain their heritage made the difference in what was the beginnings of a ‘New England.’ Originally there were two ships the Mayflower and Speedwell. Speedwell had problems early in the voyage and most of the people on the ship went to the Mayflower. *2 More than half of the people on the fully loaded Mayflower (102 passengers) did not make it to the American shore due to starvation and illness.  Those who landed were desperate and hungry. Before the Pilgrims came in 1616-19, an epidemic killed about 2,000 Wampanoag people who lived there. But when the Pilgrims arrived in November 1620, Tisquantum (Squanto) was the only lone survivor in the village. This one Native American taught the Puritans how to farm and survive in the new land. *3  Questions to discuss would be: Why did the Pilgrims and Puritans leave home and come across the sea? Was this the first place they came to escape discrimination and the freedom to worship? The harvest celebration was a year later after the small group landed. What were they celebrating? What do we call this first original celebration today? The Battle of Bunker Hill What was the first major battle between the British and the American colonists, became the turning point for more colonists to back the Americans and eventually win the war and the chance to create a new nation. *4  Why is this called one of the bloodiest battles? What did the British carry in the way of a weapon that gave them an advantage over the colonists? Though the British won this battle, there were twice as many casualties for the British including many officers.  The Battle of Bunker Hill was the turning point. It was clear the colonists would not succeed to the British. Their determination grew intense.  Time shifting and Alzheimer’s Whether you are talking about American history or a person’s history, the idea is to bring to the forefront facts and events that create a sense of familiarity. It often happens that people who suffer from dementia and Alzheimer’s have time shifts.  Memory is important in making sense of the world. The person shifts to the past because it is familiar while the present isn’t. If a person can’t remember the present, talking about the past can be helpful. The brain is damaged and believes the past is real today. How to gently help with time-shifting When a person is time-shifting, they truly believe they are in the context of the past. Telling them they are not can be more disruptive. The Alzheimer’s Society (UK) suggests the following to help with time-shifting. *5 “Try and find out about their life history. This can include former job roles, daily routines, interests, and important relationships. Understanding their past may help to understand how they are interpreting their present. It may also help understand questions and actions that seem odd to others (for example, someone getting up very early ‘to clock on for work’). Giving someone a meaningful occupation often helps.” Try and remain calm as you lead the person back to the present. Acknowledge their worry. When you enter a room identify yourself. “Hi, I am Lilly, your daughter.” Ask others to do the same.  If there are technologically advanced items try and replace them with more familiar items they are comfortable using. There are many items such as phones and clocks on the market created for people with dementia. (Gift Ideas) Acknowledge and attend to the person carefully to understand their present reality. Once they feel heard, you are more likely to distract them with an activity.  Activity sheets may help a caregiver gently reintroduce the present. Trivia and activity Sheets are created on many subjects and having these printed out, can be a handy item to reach for and engage the person. If you are caring for someone who loves history, engaging them in a personal passion may help you time shift them to the present.  Sources:  Key Facts About George Washington 11 Lesser-Known Facts about the Mayflower and Thanksgiving 11 Lesser-Known Facts about the Mayflower and Thanksgiving Coming of the American Revolution: The Battle of Bunker Hill & Siege of Boston Time-shifting and dementia | Alzheimer's Society
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Hundreds of New Dementia Activities for Caregivers: Bingo, Trivia, Printables & Fun Social Games
By Victoria Yeary | 03-01-2025

Hundreds of New Dementia Activities for Caregivers: Bingo, Trivia, Printables & Fun Social Games

Playing stimulating games is good for the brain Deposits of amyloid protein in the brain are considered a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease. *1 In 2012, researchers found a significant association between higher levels of mental stimulation over a lifetime and lower levels of amyloid in the brains of healthy older volunteers. The relationship remained significant even when accounting for age, gender, and years of education. Mental stimulation includes reading, writing, and playing games. What sort of games should we all be playing for healthier brains? A wide variety of games. Cognitive Games use the reasoning part of the mind such as crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, mazes, and word searches.  Memory Games stimulate the brain to remember objects and symbols.  Artistic activities such as drawing and coloring use the mind and strengthen the ability to focus on colors and differences in shading Contrast sensitivity is an issue for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and Parkinson’s disease(PD). Activity Uplift has more than 100 New Activities and Games on the site for caregivers and activity professionals to use in multiple versions.  Interactive Bingo Games Taken To The Next Level Finding interesting bingo sheets can be challenging for caregivers but with interactive bingo sheets, you can design according to the category you choose. The interactive bingo sheet provides the ability to print multiple sheets of the same category and distribute them to one or more persons. There are more than 75 categories to choose from with endless possibilities. The bingo card generator is completely free to use without signing up! You can generate and print as many bingo cards as you'd like! Studies with participants diagnosed with early stages of AD and PD show diminished visual acuity and contrast sensitivity which can lead to higher risks of falls and confusion. Playing games and activities that help differentiate colors, shades, and shapes may help improve this condition. One of the categories we offer is St. Patrick’s Day bingo, but there are many more to choose from! These interactive bingo sheets not only provide fun and festive themes but also offer benefits like improving visual contrast sensitivity and cognitive engagement. Check out the blog here to learn more about how our bingo sheets work, and explore the (Bingo Card Generator) for endless customization options! To Use Our Free Bingo Card Generator Click Here More! Online and Printable Trivia sheets The wonderful benefit of playing trivia is the player must remember events and facts including cultural events, history, pop culture, music, landmarks, celebrities, sports, and items. In the new customized online trivia, the player can choose up to 33 questions in each game, from 24 categories, and select the difficulty of the questions from easy to hard, plus adjust the amount of time between each question (up to one minute). The questions are informative and depending on the level you choose, can be challenging. The interactive trivia game keeps score for each game and your total score.  There are so many different questions and answers that your loved one or the person you are caring for with dementia or Alzheimer's will stay engaged and interested. The questions can also be great conversation starters, helping spark memories and encourage reminiscing. You don't even have to play the full trivia game. Simply reading through the questions together can be a fun way to connect and keep the conversation going. Cognitive Games such as Crosswords, Word Search, and Memory Cards New games are being added monthly and with games such as wordle, crosswords, hangman, and memory cards, it’s easy to administer. Dementia causes a progressive loss of a person’s cognitive thinking which is used in many everyday occurrences. Memory games help stimulate the building of new neurons. *2 Memory cards online are fun and a great way to stimulate the memory. The game can be adjusted to a grid with 4 x 2 (8 cards) up to 7x4 (28 cards). It is a timed game which makes it even more fun and a challenge.  Hangman is another fun word game. Remember the last day of school when the teachers were finished teaching you for the year, yet everyone had to stay at school till the dismissal bell rang? There were a lot of kids with paper and pencils building a stick figure hangman playing this game. Now the game is easier and convenient online. Just select a letter and if it’s the correct one, the spaces fill up. Or if the wrong ones, you build a hangman. Once the word is spelled out, the definition flashes on the screen and your carer is ready for another round.  Free Printables You might want to try out some of the new games before becoming a member. There are many free printable trivia activity games to distribute. Check out the blogs on trivia games and tips on how to extend the trivia theme with more activities and games. Activity Uplift knows the challenge of coming up with novel activities for your carers. A Note From Matthew Head - For a small membership fee, you get access to a huge variety of printable trivia games in tons of different categories, with even more being added all the time. I’ve spent the past year working on the site, adding new games and activities, and making everything run smoother. The site is now faster, the user portal is easier to navigate, and there are even more improvements on the way. Now I finally feel ready to share it and get the word out. Every dollar from memberships goes right back into adding more games, activities, and features to keep making it better. Want to learn more about me and Victoria? Check out our About Page where you can also send me a message on Facebook. The categories range from:  World and American History. To Read Our Blog Post: WWII Trivia for Moderate Dementia and To Download The Trivia Printable For Free Click Here Celebrities and Movies Sports. To Download Our Sports Trivia Printable For Free Check Out Our Activities Page Here Food from around the world. To Read Our Blog Post: Food Trivia for Dementia: A Fun Reminiscence Therapy Activity and To Download The Trivia Printable For Free Click Here State symbols and landmarks  Spelling and math Literature and music  And More!!! To Check Out Our Activities Page Which Has A Bunch Of Free Trivia Printables Click Here One Free Month - Promo Code: 1stMonthOff At Activity Uplift, we are committed to helping caregivers and activity professionals distribute and engage their carers with the best activity resources available. We have added more to our site and can’t wait to see you in our member portal! The code to sign up for free and get your first month at no charge is: 1stMonthOff (It only works for the monthly option, not the yearly. Enter it in promo code at checkout. Completely free for 30 days and then $5 a month) It's very easy to cancel too, no trickery. We love suggestions for activities from Caregivers and Activity Professionals. Text 720-229-4496 or email us at Support@activityuplift.com Live Streaming Games & Social Meetings Look for future streaming meet-ups for Bingo, Trivia and Exercises for Seniors as well as Social Meetings for Caregivers. See our Calendar here.  Facebook Us! Like us and follow us on Facebook for more information and more sharing. https://www.facebook.com/ActivityUplift Sources: Brain Imaging Shows Lifetime Cognitive Activity May Influence Alzheimer's Disease Risk | National Institute on Aging Best Brain and Memory Games for Dementia
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