Harvest It Game – A Familiar Activity for Dementia Care
The Harvest It Game is a meaningful, hands-on activity designed to engage individuals with dementia through familiar objects, memory recall, and conversation. Fruits and Vegetables are often associated with productivity, independence, and past routines—especially for those who did garden—which makes this activity a powerful tool for reminiscence therapy.
Each participant receives a dry-erase laminated Harvest It List featuring clear images and names of common fruits and vegetables. With 32 tool cards spread on the table, players sort through and match the correct items, checking them off as they go.
Rooted in competency-based training principles, this activity encourages mastery through repetition and hands-on learning, while promoting cognitive stimulation and a sense of accomplishment.
Set Includes:
- 4 Dry-Erase Harvest It List Cards
- 32 Full-Color Fruit and Vegetable Item Cards
- Dry-erase marker
Benefits:
- Encourages memory recall and visual recognition
- Sparks conversation and storytelling
- Supports fine motor skills and focus
- Ideal for group or one-on-one sessions
Perfect for memory care facilities, senior centres, or in-home use, the Harvest It Game transforms everyday objects into a rewarding cognitive experience.
