Gentle Memory Games for Dementia Support
Our easy boards with familiar, friendly themes can be a calming activity for people living with dementia. No time pressure, large cards and forgiving rules mean the focus is on engagement and enjoyment rather than performance. Always follow your care team's guidance on suitable activities.
Why it works
- • Calm, low-stress activity
- • Familiar imagery (animals, flowers, seasons)
- • No scoring or timer pressure required
- • Can be played alongside a family member
Tips
- • Stick to the easy board with six pairs.
- • Choose themes drawn from positive memories.
- • Play together — conversation is often more valuable than the game.
Top themes for dementia support
Dinosaurs for Dementia Support
Roar into the prehistoric era
Dogs for Dementia Support
Match your best friend
Cats for Dementia Support
Purr-fect pairs for cat lovers
Farm Animals for Dementia Support
Down on the farm
Ocean Animals for Dementia Support
Dive into the deep
Jungle Animals for Dementia Support
Wild at heart
Birds for Dementia Support
Feathered friends
Insects for Dementia Support
Tiny but mighty
Sharks for Dementia Support
Jaws of memory
Horses for Dementia Support
Gallop through the deck
Unicorns for Dementia Support
Sparkly, magical, memorable
Dragons for Dementia Support
Myth, fire and memory
Space for Dementia Support
To infinity, and match
Weather for Dementia Support
Every forecast, all at once
Flowers for Dementia Support
Bloom and match
Fruits for Dementia Support
Deliciously matchable
Trucks for Dementia Support
Honk and match
Cars for Dementia Support
Start your engines
Trains for Dementia Support
All aboard the match express
Halloween for Dementia Support
Spooktacular matching
Christmas for Dementia Support
Ho ho ho, match that row
Easter for Dementia Support
Hop into spring
Sports for Dementia Support
Match like a champion
Music for Dementia Support
Find your rhythm
Food for Dementia Support
A tasty test
80s Retro for Dementia Support
Totally radical
90s Nostalgia for Dementia Support
All that and a bag of chips
Classic Horror for Dementia Support
Don't look behind you
Superheroes for Dementia Support
Capes and consequences
Sci-Fi for Dementia Support
Beyond the stars
Pirates for Dementia Support
Ahoy, matey
Cowboys for Dementia Support
Howdy, partner
Detective for Dementia Support
The game is afoot
Cinema for Dementia Support
Lights, camera, match
Fairy-Tale Castle for Dementia Support
Once upon a match
Sherlock Holmes for Dementia Support
Elementary, my dear player
Alice in Wonderland for Dementia Support
Down the rabbit hole
Dracula for Dementia Support
Children of the night
Frankenstein for Dementia Support
It's alive!
Wizard of Oz for Dementia Support
Off to see the wizard
Robin Hood for Dementia Support
Rob from the rich, match for the merry
King Arthur for Dementia Support
Camelot, Excalibur, match
Classic Fairy Tales for Dementia Support
Once upon a time
Frequently Asked
What age is the best memory game for dementia support?
We recommend the easy difficulty (6 pairs) as the starting point for dementia support.
Do I need to install anything?
No — every game runs in your browser with no installation or signup. Works on tablets, phones and laptops.
Is this suitable for daily use?
Absolutely. A short daily memory session is one of the most recommended low-stress cognitive activities. Mix themes to keep things interesting.