A little time together
Free gentle games for Alzheimer’s & dementia
Three simple online activities created with people living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia and their care partners in mind. Choose something that feels comfortable today. Play together, offer a little help, or simply enjoy watching. No sign-up or download is needed.
Picture Pairs
Find two pictures that are the same. All the pictures stay in view.
Play Picture PairsEveryday Sorting
Put a familiar object with fruit or things to wear. One object at a time.
Play Everyday SortingFlower Garden
Choose a flower and tap a spot to plant it. Make a garden your own way.
Plant a Flower GardenQuestions about playing together
Are these Alzheimer’s and dementia games free?
Yes. Picture Pairs, Everyday Sorting, and Flower Garden are free to play. You do not need an account, payment details, or an app download. Families, care partners, and activity groups can open them in a modern web browser.
How do I choose an activity to start with?
Follow the person’s interests and what feels comfortable today. Flower Garden offers open-ended planting. Picture Pairs starts with four visible cards. Everyday Sorting shows one object and two choices. Try the first step together, and switch activities or stop if the person prefers.
Can we play on a tablet or use a keyboard?
Yes. Use a phone, tablet, or computer with a modern browser and JavaScript enabled. Tap or click the large controls, or use Tab to move between buttons and Enter or Space to select. The site’s accessibility settings can enlarge the text.
Can I pause a game and come back to it?
Choose Take a break, then Continue playing when you are ready. Keep the game page open to retain your current activity. These games do not save a session after a page reload.
Are these games a treatment for Alzheimer’s?
No. These are leisure activities for enjoyment and connection. They do not diagnose or treat Alzheimer’s or dementia and have not been shown to prevent either. A health professional can help with individual care and treatment questions.
More ways to enjoy an activity together
For enjoyment and connection. These games do not diagnose or treat Alzheimer’s and have not been shown to prevent it.