Foam Plate or Holiday Card Lacing

Foam plate or holiday card lacing is a wonderful activity for individuals with dementia. It helps stimulate cognitive functions, enhances fine motor skills, and provides sensory engagement. Collect foam plates or holiday cards, yarn or lacing cord, and a hole puncher. You can also use large plastic needles to make threading easier.

1. Prepare the Plates or Cards: Punch holes around the edges of the foam plates or cards, spacing them evenly.
2. Threading: Cut lengths of yarn or lacing cord. If using plastic needles, thread the yarn through the needle eye.
3. Explanation: Explain the task to the participant, showing them how to lace the yarn through the holes.

• Cognitive Stimulation: Lacing helps stimulate memory, attention, and problem-solving skills.
• Fine Motor Skills: Handling the lace and threading it through holes can enhance dexterity and hand-eye coordination.