Meaningful moments can begin with a simple activity, a familiar game, or a shared conversation.
The Okanagan Regional Library’s Memory Care Kits offer activities designed to encourage conversation, engagement, and connection for people living with dementia or memory loss. They can be enjoyed at home, in care facilities, or wherever family members, friends, and caregivers spend time together.
Choose from three kits designed for different levels of engagement: Early Stage, Middle Stage, and Late Stage. Each kit includes a selection of activities and resources that can be enjoyed independently or shared with family, friends, and caregivers.
Early Stage Memory Care Kit
The Early Stage Kit offers activities that encourage conversation, problem-solving, and mental engagement. It includes a variety of familiar and hands-on activities that can be enjoyed independently or with others.
What’s Included:
- Conversation prompts
- Word searches
- Marble maze
- 100-piece puzzle
- Picture books
- TOOLBOX365, a collection of short activities designed to encourage thinking, memory, and connection
Middle Stage Memory Care Kit
The Middle Stage Kit brings together familiar games, puzzles, and hands-on activities that encourage participation and shared experiences. Activities can be adapted to individual interests, abilities, and preferences.
What’s Included:
- Word searches
- Marble maze
- 35-piece puzzle
- Snakes & Ladders and Ludo
- Picture books
- TOOLBOX365 activities
Late Stage Memory Care Kit
The Late Stage Kit focuses on sensory experiences, visual engagement, and simple hands-on activities. These resources offer opportunities for exploration, interaction, and connection at a comfortable pace.
What’s Included:
- Fidget widgets
- Magnetic picture board
- 13-piece puzzle
- Picture books
- TOOLBOX365 activities
Learn More About Dementia and Memory Care
Looking for more information about dementia, memory loss, or supporting someone in your care? Explore these resources for information, practical advice, and support.
Explore the ORL’s Memory Care Reading List
Discover books about dementia, memory care, caregiving, and supporting people living with memory loss in this librarian-curated reading list.
Explore the Memory Care Kits Reading List
Additional Resources
Alzheimer Society of BC and Yukon
Find information, education, and support for people living with dementia, their families, and caregivers.
Explore practical information and resources designed to help people live well with dementia and support those who care for them.
Learn more about dementia and discover ways to help create communities that are welcoming and supportive of people living with dementia.
Dementia Information – Province of British Columbia
Access provincial information about dementia, including resources for people living with dementia, families, and caregivers.
Canadian Dementia Learning and Resource Network
Discover learning resources, research, and information supporting dementia care and quality of life.
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Lending Policy
- This kit can be borrowed for 28 days.
- One renewal is permitted if no one else is waiting for the item.
- The borrower is responsible for lost, missing, and damaged pieces (see content list with prices included with kit).
- Before returning, please ensure all items are clean and in good condition.
- Return the kit to a staff member at the front desk of your nearest ORL location. Do not use the book drop or leave it outside the library.
- BC One Card patrons: Library of Things kits must be checked out and returned to one of the Okanagan Regional Library branches.
