Amazing Chase
The group tried out three hand-held wooden Amazing Chase mazes – called Spiral, Infinity and Track – tilting the board to guide a small ball around a track.
People found the packaging easy enough to open and Meg said the mazes were beautifully made.
Some of the group, including Elsie and Celiza, found the more basic designs too simple.
However, they may be more suitable for people whose dementia is more advanced.
Members enjoyed the Track maze best, the most difficult of the three.
'There's more to it – it's a bit more taxing,' said Marion.
It was suggested that a hole could be added at the end of the maze for the ball to drop into once the challenge had been completed.
Snakes and ladders
The ladies also played an adapted version of classic board game snakes and ladders, with a clear design and numbered cards instead of dice.
Meg, Cynthia, Jackie and Linda all had a good laugh while playing.
Meg made a mistake with her counter and, when corrected, landed on a snake to send her back down the board. 'I liked my version better!' she joked.
'It brings back memories from my childhood,' said Cynthia.
Although some of the players had trouble remembering which counter was theirs, they generally found the game straightforward to navigate.
They said the board wasn't overcrowded with images, while the cards were less likely to get lost than dice.
'It brings back memories from my childhood, said Cynthia.
Linda added, 'Anything that makes you feel alert is good.'
