Holiday Card Making

Holiday card making is a delightful and meaningful activity for individuals with dementia. This creative activity not only helps stimulate cognitive functions but also enhances fine motor skills and provides sensory engagement.

You will need blank cards or cardstock, colored paper, scissors, glue sticks, markers, stickers, and any other decorations (e.g., glitter, ribbons). Or print out an outline of the holiday e.g., Christmas tree. Explain the task to the participant. Show them the materials and explain the steps involved in making holiday cards. Start with a simple demonstration of how to fold a card, cut shapes from colored paper, and glue them onto the card. Show how to write a message inside the card and add decorations.

• Cognitive Stimulation: Following steps to design and create holiday cards helps stimulate memory, attention, and problem-solving skills.
• Fine Motor Skills: Cutting, gluing, and decorating the cards enhances dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Sensory Engagement: The tactile experience of handling paper, scissors, and decorations, along with the visual stimulation from colors and textures, can be soothing and engaging.