Kitchen Sorting Activity

Ideal for people with mid-late stage dementia who enjoy sorting kitchen items.  

How to use with a person living with dementia:  Place the kitchen items on table in front of the participant. Ask the person if they would like to help sort the items into different types (easiest option) or different colours (more complex option). Demonstrate to the participant how to do what you are inviting them to do and then ask if they would like to do it themselves.

The complexity of option you choose will depend on the participants abilities. Less complicated for a person with more advanced dementia and more complicated (more steps involved or more thinking required) for people with mid stage dementia.

The objective of this or any activity is for the person to be content and comfortable engaging in the activity in which ever way they are comfortable to do so. Do NOT correct the person if they don’t follow as instructed. Simply encourage their participation. 

Activity comprises of:

• 12 plates in 3 different colours
• 12 bowls in 3 different colours
• 18 cups in 3 different colours  
• 5 tea-towels

Please note: colours may vary.