Grocery Shopping Game

The Grocery Shopping Game transforms a familiar everyday routine into a meaningful and engaging activity for individuals living with dementia. Grocery shopping is an experience many people remember well, and revisiting it in a simple, supportive way can spark recognition, conversation, and a comforting sense of normalcy.

Players use laminated, dry-erase grocery lists featuring clear images and easy-to-read item names, then search for matching grocery cards—just like finding items in a real store. As each item is found, it’s checked off the list, reinforcing focus, visual recognition, and sequencing skills while offering repeated moments of success.

Designed for one to four players, this activity works beautifully in one-on-one sessions or small group settings. It naturally encourages social interaction, storytelling, and reminiscence as participants share memories of cooking, family meals, or favourite foods. The dry-erase format makes the game reusable, simple to reset, and frustration-free for both participants and facilitators.

Complete with four reusable shopping lists, 32 grocery item cards, and a dry-erase marker, the Grocery Shopping Game provides gentle cognitive stimulation while preserving dignity and independence. It’s an ideal choice for memory care, long-term care, adult day programs, or in-home use.

With the Grocery Shopping Game, participants can enjoy the familiarity of a shopping trip, the satisfaction of checking items off a list, and the joy of shared moments—no checkout line required.

This activity supports:

• Memory recall through everyday objects
• Visual recognition with bright, easy-to-see images
• Conversation and connection around a familiar task
• Fine motor skills using dry-erase markers and matching