Nuts and Bolts with a Wooden Board

Nuts and bolts with a wooden board that has pre-drilled holes is an excellent activity for individuals with dementia. This activity helps improve fine motor skills, cognitive functions, and provides sensory engagement.

Collect a variety of nuts and bolts in different sizes, and a wooden board with pre-drilled holes that match the sizes of the bolts. Explain the task to the participant. Show them how to match the nuts with the corresponding bolts and how to thread them through the holes in the wooden board. Start with a simple demonstration of how to thread a bolt through a hole and secure it with a nut. Explain how to match the sizes and how to tighten the nuts and bolts together.

• Cognitive Stimulation: Matching and threading nuts and bolts through holes in a wooden board helps stimulate memory, attention, and problem-solving skills.
• Fine Motor Skills: Handling and threading the nuts and bolts can enhance dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Sensory Engagement: The tactile experience of handling nuts, bolts, and the wooden board can be soothing and engaging.