A Good Day

A Good Day Bringing colour to the care sector 🌈
Dementia friendly innovations 🧠
Creating joyful moments 💛

10 gentle spring conversation starters for people with dementia:“It feels a bit lighter this afternoon, doesn’t it?”“Sha...
18/03/2026

10 gentle spring conversation starters for people with dementia:

“It feels a bit lighter this afternoon, doesn’t it?”
“Shall we sit by the window for a few minutes?”
“I can see little green shoots coming through.”
“Look at those tiny buds on the tree.”
“I wonder what colour those flowers will be.”
“The garden’s starting to wake up again.”
“These yellow flowers really brighten the room.
“There seems to be more birds about at the moment.”
“It’s still cold, but I can feel spring in the air today."
“We’ll be able to sit outside before long.”

5 mindful springtime activities for someone with dementia: 🌼 Point out early-blooming flowers like daffodils and snowdro...
11/03/2026

5 mindful springtime activities for someone with dementia:

🌼 Point out early-blooming flowers like daffodils and snowdrops
🌼 Put out bird feeders and observe the sound of morning birdsong
🌼 Arrange a vase of spring flowers
🌼 Plant cress seeds
🌼 Try a gentle spring cleaning activity, like organising a sock drawer.

Which of these will you try?

How can a game soothe an anxious mind?By offering gentle focus, familiar interaction, and a sense of calm, without any p...
26/02/2026

How can a game soothe an anxious mind?

By offering gentle focus, familiar interaction, and a sense of calm, without any pressure 💛

We know how common feelings of anxiety are in dementia, so our dementia-friendly games and activities are designed to create mindful moments of connection and reassurance for all ✨

You’d be surprised how powerful it is to engage your mind and simply enjoy the moment, reducing feelings of stress and agitation that we can all experience at times.

Explore our range of games to connect with your loved one on our website, Amazon, or Alzheimer’s Society website.

🌻 https://agoodday.co.uk/dementia-games-activities/

Did you know… as many as 72% of people with dementia experience anxiety symptoms?Connection and calm focus is a powerful...
18/02/2026

Did you know… as many as 72% of people with dementia experience anxiety symptoms?

Connection and calm focus is a powerful way to ease anxious thoughts and improve overall wellbeing.

(Source: Cambridge University Press).

5 gentle ways to ease feelings of anxiety in dementia:💛 Keep things predictable💛 Create a soothing environment💛 Try sens...
10/02/2026

5 gentle ways to ease feelings of anxiety in dementia:

💛 Keep things predictable
💛 Create a soothing environment
💛 Try sensory check-ins
💛 Encourage calm conversation
💛 Use hands-on activities for focus

Which is your go-to in times of agitation or stress?

How would you spend a perfect winter day?We love wrapping up warm for a winter stroll, observing the changes in nature, ...
30/01/2026

How would you spend a perfect winter day?

We love wrapping up warm for a winter stroll, observing the changes in nature, before settling down with a warm drink and a jigsaw in front of the fire.

You don't need to organise elaborate arts and crafts to stay busy and connected during the colder months.In fact, there ...
22/01/2026

You don't need to organise elaborate arts and crafts to stay busy and connected during the colder months.

In fact, there are lots of lovely low-key ways to add glimmers of joy into your day.

It’s natural to slow things down and hibernate a little, plus a little bit of fresh air goes a long way!

Read our latest blog for some ideas:

https://agoodday.co.uk/blog/stress-free-winter-activities-for-people-with-dementia/

5 gentle winter activity ideas for people living with dementia:🐦 RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 🧩 Seasonal jigsaws🧺 Simple ev...
14/01/2026

5 gentle winter activity ideas for people living with dementia:

🐦 RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch
🧩 Seasonal jigsaws
🧺 Simple everyday tasks
🧴 Sensory activities like hand massages
🌳 A short walk in the park

Which will you try this week?

Reminder: connecting with nature creates calm and reduces anxiety for people with dementia ❄️If you can’t get outside, t...
31/12/2025

Reminder: connecting with nature creates calm and reduces anxiety for people with dementia ❄️

If you can’t get outside, try a craft activity with pinecones or do some winter birdwatching through the window 🦉

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