When caring for someone with dementia, finding meaningful, calming, and stimulating activities is essential, but not always easy. One unexpected hero in the dementia care toolkit is puzzles, and our premium quality wooden jigsaw puzzles for adults are the perfect way to keep hands and minds occupied. But why are jigsaw puzzles good for people with dementia?
Purposeful Engagement That Calms and Focuses
A Wentworth wooden puzzle provides a calming activity that promotes concentration and focus, offering a satisfying and enjoyable distraction that may help ease feelings of agitation, anxiety, or restlessness.
“Changes in behaviour and personality are more common in people with some forms of dementia. You may notice the person becomes agitated, upset or impatient more easily than usual” – dementiauk.org
High-Quality Craftsmanship for Tactile Satisfaction
Unlike regular cardboard puzzles, our wood puzzles for adults are made from thick, sustainably sourced wood. The 4mm thick, sturdy pieces are easy to handle and satisfying to touch, which can be especially helpful for those with reduced dexterity or impaired sight.
Varied Sizes for Different Abilities
We have a vast and varied collection of puzzles for adults to choose from, and even better, we offer the same puzzle images in multiple piece counts, from as few as 40 pieces to 1500 pieces and designs with large pieces, which are the best jigsaw puzzles for those who prefer more manageable pieces.
“One thing I love about Wentworth is that images are offered in various sizes, so I can shop the image then match it to the size I need.” – Suzanne Origen
Examples of our puzzle piece sizes
40 - 1500 piece puzzles
50 large piece puzzles
100 large piece puzzles
250 large piece puzzles
Clever, Colourful, Non-Repetitive Designs
Our collection of adult jigsaw puzzles includes something for everyone, including dementia-friendly designs with changing background colours and non-repetitive patterns. These features allow for simpler sorting, less frustration, and the same satisfaction of completing our wooden puzzles.
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Beautiful, Familiar and Nostalgic Imagery
From landscapes, photo jigsaw puzzles and wooden animal puzzles to classic and famous art puzzles, maps and more, we offer a wide range of wood puzzles for adults with familiar and meaningful themes. People with dementia often respond positively to images that trigger memories or personal interests, making the wood puzzle not just a task, but a meaningful tool for conversation and engagement.
From landscapes, photo jigsaw puzzles and wooden animal puzzles to classic and famous art puzzles, maps and more, we offer a wide range of wood puzzles for adults with familiar and meaningful themes. People with dementia often respond positively to images that trigger memories or personal interests, making the wood puzzle not just a task, but a meaningful tool for conversation and engagement.
“For dementia patients, nostalgia is a therapeutic process,” - Dolores Perdomo
We even offer custom puzzles so you can create your own photo jigsaw puzzle using a treasured photo that will mean so much to any puzzler.
“A personalised puzzle would be ideal in this situation, as it could more greatly promote a sense of contentment and also lead to meaningful conversations” – oomp-wellness.org
A Safe and Stimulating Alternative to Screen Time
Wood puzzles for adults with dementia offer a safe, screen-free alternative to other activities that engage both mind and hands. For many caregivers, puzzles have become a daily anchor in the routine that replaces idle time with purposeful engagement.
Wentworth Wooden Puzzles are thoughtfully crafted with care, made with you in mind and designed to delight - whether you're 8, 80, or beyond. For those living with dementia, they offer more than just entertainment; they create moments of connection, focus, and joy.