
Active Hands Bag
The Active Hands Bag is a thoughtfully curated set of tactile and interactive items designed to keep restless hands engaged. Perfect for older adults, particularly those living with dementia or Alzheimer’s, this collection helps to reduce agitation, improve focus, and provide gentle sensory stimulation. By offering a variety of textures, sounds, and movements, the bag encourages fine motor skill development and provides a soothing outlet for fidgeting.
This activity set is especially effective for supporting individuals who struggle to keep their hands still, helping to calm restlessness and maintain dexterity in wrists and fingers. It can be used in one-to-one sessions or group activities, making it a versatile tool for care homes, day centres, and at-home use. The games and objects can also spark conversation, memory recall, and interaction, creating enjoyable and meaningful engagement opportunities.
Key Features
- Specially designed to support individuals with dementia, Alzheimer’s, or restless hands
- Provides varied sensory stimulation through different textures, sounds, and movements
- Encourages fine motor control and dexterity in wrists and fingers
- Helps maintain focus, reduce agitation, and promote relaxation
- Can be used in memory games to stimulate recall and observation skills
- Encourages social interaction and communication through shared play
- Suitable for use in care homes, day centres, or home environments
- Portable and convenient, making it easy to use across different settings
Contents
Squish Disc: colourful soft beads to manipulate in a gel cushion
Sensory Ball: tactile soft fabric ball in rainbow colours
Bean Bag Scarf: crunchy bean bag with attached chiffon scarf for extra texture
Finger Fidget: wooden ball to move along a netted tube
Koosh Ball: highly tactile latex fronds that feel soft against the skin
Hand Twister: wooden shapes to twist and turn