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Throw & Tell Activity Ball

£12.00

Stimulating interaction with someone who has dementia can be difficult. Especially when it’s someone the carer knows nothing about.

The “Throw and Tell” Ball can turn this vital role into an enjoyable and fruitful activity with a multitude of additional benefits.

A simple way to break the ice in any one-to-one or group activity the ball is full of questions about likes/dislikes and everyday experiences that everyone will have an answer for.

The Ball is filled with a soft lightweight synthetic filling.

For a limited period, we are giving away a free Throw and Tell Ball when purchased together with a What’s on this Week Board.

Description

How Throw & Tell Activity Ball Works

The beauty of this game is its simplicity – simply catch the ball and answer one of the questions located near  one your thumbs.

The questions have been carefully chosen so that anyone will have an answer that relates to them personally, for instance; their favourite biscuit or something they did as a child. These questions work like a key to unlock memories that lead to more detailed discussions. Inevitably sharing great memories and reminiscence about things the participant’s value and enjoy.

Benefits
  • Throw & Tell Ball encourages people to discuss familiar, comfortable information that is unique to them
  • Enables people to express meaningful, personal preferences in a no-pressure situation
  • Prompts unchallenging interaction
  • Promotes physical movement and hand-eye coordination
  • Generates information carers can utilise to make people happier and more comfortable
Specification
  • Size: 6” / 150mm diameter
  • Weight: 132g

VAT Relief Eligible – No

Throw & Tell Activity Ball is an ideal gift for any care environment

Feedback 

“We introduced the ball onto the residential and nursing units and they have gone down well with staff and residents. Not all residents can read the question so we help when needed, but this has sparked some good conversations. The size of the ball makes it easy to catch so everyone can join in.”
Sue Goodrich, Activity Coordinator Prince George Duke of Kent Court

“The ball has generated a lot of laughter. We even used it at a conference to explore the group. When using the ball we learned one lady loved to watch Coronation Street and her favourite biscuit was a chocolate digestive. Including this information in a person’s care plan is invaluable.”
Geraldine Rodgers, Nurse Consultant North East London NHS Foundation Trust

 

Additional information

Weight 1 kg
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