Practical resources
Activity Ideas
Practical ideas. Adapted to the person. Guided by what matters in the moment.
These are starting points rather than prescribed interventions. An activity may create an opportunity for connection, expression, comfort, curiosity, purpose or enjoyment — but the person's individual response should guide what happens next.
Music from Their Era
Playing familiar music from a person's past to invite listening, singing, movement or memory.
Looking Through Old Photographs
Sitting together with photographs from the person's life to invite memory, conversation and recognition.
Simple Hand and Nail Care
A gentle, unhurried hand care routine that offers touch, comfort and a sense of being looked after.
Gentle Gardening
Simple gardening tasks — planting, watering, tending — adapted to the person's ability and interest.
Simple Baking Together
A familiar kitchen activity — mixing, measuring and making something simple — adapted to the person's ability.
Gentle Movement to Music
Simple, unhurried movement — seated or standing — guided by familiar music.
Sorting and Organising
A purposeful, satisfying task — sorting objects by colour, size, type or use — that offers focus and a sense of contribution.
Reading Aloud Together
Reading aloud from a familiar book, poem, newspaper or passage — inviting listening, recognition and conversation.
Simple Drawing or Colouring
A quiet, creative activity using pencils, pens or colouring sheets — focused on expression and enjoyment rather than skill.
Sitting Outside Together
Spending quiet time outdoors — in a garden, on a patio or near a window — with attention to what can be seen, heard and felt.
This library is growing. New activity ideas will be added as the PMEE Project develops. Each activity is a starting point — adapt it freely to the person you are supporting.
PMEE Reflection
"Every activity ends with three questions — not to score success, but to notice what mattered to this person."
What seemed to matter to this person? What response did I notice? What could I remember and use next time?