Daily Spark

Daily Spark is a person‑centered engagement program offered in 30–60 minute morning or afternoon sessions. Each session follows clear Activity Categories, recommended materials, and strategies tailored to dementia and cognitive levels so residents feel confident, calm, and successful. This flexible structure lets you select the Activity Category that fits your residents’ needs and tailor the activity schedule accordingly.

Example: Schedule Daily Spark Sessions

• 10:00 a.m. — Monday, Wednesday, Friday

• 1:30 p.m. — Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday

or

• 10:00 a.m. — Tuesday, Thursday

• 1:30 p.m. — Saturday, Sunday

These sessions provide consistent, stage‑appropriate engagement throughout the week.

Daily Spark Activity Categories: Puzzles, Matching & Pairing, Sorting, Numbers & Counting, Words & Letters, Creative Arts, Culture & Geography, Workshop, Kitchen Tasks.  Click here to search Activities Categories.

Early‑Stage Dementia — Activity Examples

• Puzzles — Q‑bitz, Cube Puzzle, Wooden Tetris, Photo Puzzles Matching — Triominos, NFL Matching, Qwirkle Matching, Sequence, Playing‑Card Matching Words & Letters — Missing Letters, Word Scrambles, Word Search Focus — Print & Go: Focus

Middle‑Stage Dementia — Activity Examples

• Puzzles — Wooden Tetris, Photo Puzzles, 2‑Piece Flowerpot Puzzles, Shape Shuffle Words & Letters — Missing Letters, Word Games, Scrabble Jr.,  Crossword Connection Matching — Matching Shapes, Playing‑Card Matching Sorting — Colored Tiles, Number Sorting, Colored Poker Chips, Qwirkle Workshop — Lincoln Logs, Wood Board with Loops & Lace Kitchen Tasks — Easel & Watercolors, Dough with Cookie Cutters, Spoon + Colored Cups + Balls

Late‑Stage Dementia — Activity Examples

• Puzzles — Photo Puzzles, 2‑Piece Puzzles Words & Letters — ABC Letters Matching — Matching Shapes, Foam Shapes Sorting — Bean Sorting by Color, Colored Poker Chips, Color Geometric Shapes Creative Arts — Flower Arranging, Easel & Watercolors, Loops & Looms, Golf Balls & Muffin Tin