This practical pack illustrates and describes specific exercises (some of which require small apparatus such as a ball) for frail elderly people. The exercises for arms, ankles, feet, fingers, hands, knees, legs, shoulders and waist have all been tried and tested, having been used widely with confused and disabled older people. Contains many fresh ideas and all of the movements can be done from a chair.

Contents:
48 page manual
48 A5 photocopiable
Laminated Cards

A quality shape matching board made from environmentally friendly rubber wood. Learn to match the corresponding halves and place the completed shapes on one board. Chunky shapes may be used as drawing templates or for simple colour matching.


Dimensions:
Board: 210 x 210mm (8 ¼ x 8 ¼")

An activity which will stimulate the development of tactile and language skills. Two wooden strips contain 9 identical assorted textured blocks which are curved with rounded edges for easy handling. The blocks have different surfaces including rough, smooth, soft, hard etc. to provide recognition of different surface textures, making it ideal for the visually impaired. Activities can also be varied ranging from simple associations to memory games. The blocks are stored in the strong wooden box provided.


Dimensions:
Box Size: 310 x 135mm (12 x 5")

These cards depict: Fruit, Vegetables, Basics, Prepared Foods, Drinks and Snacks. Supplied in a box file of 16 cards.

Group activity pack. Learn various lacing techniques and dressing skills. Supplied in a pack of 9.


Dimensions:
800 x 800mm (3 ¼ x 3 ¼")

Can be used with both hands and feet as a tactile memory game or for general discussion and association games. Made up of 10 boxes available as two sets of 5. Each box has a different removable disc on top containing a textured material the same as the floor of the box. Set 1 - sandpaper, cork, foam rubber, metal, plexi glass.


Dimensions:
Boxes are made from: 12mm (½") plywood
Box: 180 x 190 x 120mm (7 x 7 ½ x 4 ½")
Disc: 101mm (4") diameter