The Dementia Society

Meaningful Activities brought to you by the Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County

Available products

Pedal Power Bike Pedals

We are lending our low-impact bike pedals so that you can exercise in your home! This free rental period lasts two full months, which makes 8 weeks of at-home fun!

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Companion Animals

If you'd like to welcome a new friend into your life, request one of our companion animals! These animals are actually robots, but they respond to humans just like real dogs and cats. 

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Surprise! Meaningful Activities Package

Looking for a fun activity package, but don't know which one to pick? Try our Surprise! Meaningful Activity Package! You'll get a random variety of brain-stimulating activities to work on, all in a convenient pickup package. 

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Staying Active Meaningful Activities Package

Let's get into action! This activity kit is filled with low-impact exercises that you can do at home. Staying active has a multitude of benefits for your brain health, cardiovascular health, and general wellbeing!

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Brain Health Meaningful Activities Package

Being at home doesn't have to mean being bored! This activity kit contains stimulating games and projects designed to challenge your brain and keep you thinking. Training your brain may contribute to healthy memory and thinking!

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Reading and Stories Meaningful Activities Package

Have you read through the rest of your library over the past few months? Looking for some new stories to pass the time? This activity kit contains a variety of books and cognitive games to keep your mind active!

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Fidget Blankets

Fidget blankets are a great tool to help fight anxiety and keep you engaged!

Each blanket comes with a variety of buttons, zippers, buckles, and other fun trinkets to keep the hands busy while restoring calm and peace of mind.

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Tablet

Requesting a tablet is a great way to get involved with The Dementia Society's programs and services!

You can follow along with our music, art and exercise programs, join educational webinars and take part in our support groups, all from one device!

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Water Drawing Board

These boards are a no hassle, minimal equipment option for the art lover!

The foldable board comes with a brush that holds water for simple application and the image disappears while it dries so you always have a fresh canvas!

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Tool Kits

A tool kit provides the opportunity to reminisce on past occupations or experiences, engage in conversation and create something new!

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Instrument Set

Playing music is a wonderful tool for both mental and physical activity! Follow the rhythm and paly some tunes!

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Bananagrams

Bananagrams is an entertaining way to play with words! Use individual letters to build words and sentences or even play the Bananagrams game!

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Summer Cooling Initiative-Neck Cooler

The Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County are offering cooling items as part our Summer Cooling Initiative. 

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Summer Cooling Initiative - Cooling Towel

The Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County are offering cooling items as part our Summer Cooling Initiative. 

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Amazon Echo Show

In collaboration with Connected Canadians, Bruyère Foundation and Ride to Connect we are delighted to offer Amazon Echo Show devices to clients of The Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County

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Cuddle Companions


These furry little animals are great for cuddling! They do not make any noise and are the perfect size to sleep on your lap. They come with a bed when you want to set them aside and a brush when you want to interact. 

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Interactive Plush Puppies

These puppies are interactive and very soft! They have songs, games and can even allow you to plug your phone in to personalize messages to the person living with dementia! 

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Dolls

Dolls can help with feelings of usefulness and provide a positive focus. These babies come with a small bottle so they can be fed and they are soft making them great for cuddling! 

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