Tovertafel for seniors with dementia

The Tovertafel is proven to be effective at physical, cognitive, social and sensory levels. By stimulating physical, social, and cognitive activity, the Tovertafel promotes moments of happiness in caregiving for seniors with dementia and improves their well-being.

Stimulating physical activity in elderly people with dementia is especially important as they often don’t get enough exercise in nursing homes. The Tovertafel is a great tool for making physical activity fun!

Our games also break through apathetic and restless and tense behavior, as well as increase positive emotions in elderly people living with dementia. They promote social bonding between those living with dementia, care professionals, fellow residents, and family members. This is important for both elderly people living with dementia, and those who care for them. The Tovertafel activates players and provides cognitive, physical, social, and sensory stimulation to help them live well.

The Tovertafel’s interactive, electronic games have levels between 1 and 5 for elderly people living with dementia. This figure has to do with the level of anticipated cognitive activity, so we can make sure that all of our games can have a positive influence on their players.  

• Level 1: These games are intended for observation only. We do not offer level 1 games (yet).
• Level 2: These games allow the players to not only observe but also hold their attention.
• Level 3: These games work toward a particular goal and require players to memorise things. To play level 3 games, the players need to stay focused. Every move is rewarded!
• Level 4: It’s possible to make ‘mistakes’ while playing these games. The aim is to make the players think and reason. Their choices impact if they reach the final goal.
• Level 5: Level 5 games focus on the part of the brain that controls executive functions, such as planning and decision-making. Note: level 5 games are too challenging for people in the middle and late stages of dementia.