Memory Games suitable for people living with Dementia and Special Needs

When a familiar picture or sound prompts a memory, it can change a person’s expression in an instant. A memory game can create those moments naturally – a short conversation, a bit of laughter, or a small sense of achievement. It’s not about completing a task; it’s about offering an activity that feels worthwhile and engaging.

Why These Games Help the Mind Stay Active

Here you’ll find a mix – matching cards, textured puzzles, sound games that make you stop and listen. Some have bright, familiar images that bring back moments from years ago. Others work through touch and sound, so sight isn’t the only way in. They’re a gentle challenge, never pushy. And for people living with dementia or Alzheimer’s, they can be a welcome bridge between now and then.

Bringing People Together in Care Settings

In a care home, activities like these can change the day’s energy. One minute it’s quiet; the next there’s chatter across the table and a burst of laughter when someone pulls a surprise win. In a group, you get the buzz of friendly competition. One-to-one, it’s slower – a game played between a carer and a resident, with time to pause, talk, and just be in the moment.

Inclusive, Enjoyable, and Pressure-Free

Not every game suits every player. That’s why so many here have large, easy-to-hold pieces or high-contrast designs. Some have bold colours, others a smooth finish that feels good to the touch. The point isn’t to “win” – it’s to let everyone take part, feel included, and enjoy themselves from start to finish.

Because in the end, memory games aren’t really about remembering. They’re about the sound of laughter in the room, the warmth of connection, and those tiny moments that stay with you long after the game is packed away.


  • Wooden Colour Card Matching Set

    Wooden Colour Card Matching Set

    $14.25 inc. GST
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  • Memory Matching Cards

    Memory Matching Cards

    $33.00
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  • Matching Leaf puzzles

    Wooden Matching Leaf Puzzle Set

    $47.10 inc. GST
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  • Symbol game with matching cards and dice

    Wooden Symbol & Block Matching Set

    $54.35 inc. GST
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  • Flashing memory recall game

    Light & Sound Recall Game

    $15.85 inc. GST
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  • Wooden Geometric Puzzle set 180p

    Wooden Geometric Pattern Set 180p

    $24.00 inc. GST
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  • Geometric Pattern Set

    Wooden Geometric Pattern Set

    $19.50 inc. GST
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  • Maxi Memory Inventions Game

    Maxi Invention Memory Game

    $49.50 inc. GST
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  • Memory matching game

    Maxi Memory Places of the World

    $63.95 inc. GST
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  • Wooden Matching Game

    Wooden Sports Figure Matching Game

    $18.00 inc. GST
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  • Mosaic Wooden Smart Puzzle

    Mosaic Smart Block Puzzle

    $11.00 inc. GST
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  • Relish 13p Large Piece Jigsaw Puzzle - Blooming Lovely

    Relish 13p Large Piece Jigsaw Puzzle – Blooming Lovely

    $51.25 inc. GST
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  • A Memory Matching Tactile Game - Nature

    A Memory Matching Tactile Game – Nature

    $63.95 inc. GST
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  • Relish 100p Large Piece Jigsaw Puzzle -Great Outdoors

    Relish 100p Large Piece Jigsaw Puzzle -Great Outdoors

    $51.25 inc. GST
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  • wooden stick man matching game

    Wooden Stick Man Matching Game

    $13.75 inc. GST
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  • Low Vision Playing Cards

    Low Vision Playing Cards

    $13.00 inc. GST
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  • Picture Dominoes / Cards

    Picture Dominoes / Cards

    $24.50 inc. GST
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  • Sale! the ultimate quiz pack

    The Ultimate Quiz Pack

    Original price was: $289.00.Current price is: $280.00. inc. GST
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