Missing Numbers

The Missing Numbers activity, where participants identify a missing number in a sequence of three numbers, is an excellent cognitive exercise for individuals with dementia. This activity helps stimulate memory, attention, and numerical skills.

Materials: Create a list of number sequences with one number missing – before or after the sequence or the middle. Explain the task to the participant, showing them how to identify the missing number in each sequence. Start with a simple example to demonstrate how to identify the missing number in a sequence. For example, show the sequence "2, _, 4" and explain how to determine that the missing number is "3".

• Cognitive Stimulation: Identifying the missing number in a sequence helps stimulate memory, attention, and problem-solving skills.
• Numerical Skills: This activity reinforces understanding of numerical order and counting.
• Memory Reinforcement: Repeated exposure to number sequences can enhance memory retention.