Balloon Pump – Effortless Inflation for Fun Activities is a game for structured activity sessions in care settings. It is suitable for light physical activity sessions in care settings, indoors or outdoors. It can be used with people living with dementia when the activity pace is adjusted to each person.
How to play this game
Set up the game in a clear space with enough room for participants to move safely. Adapt the rules and pace to suit the group’s abilities.
- Set up in a clear, safe space with room to move.
- Adapt rules and pace to suit the group’s abilities.
- Use seated or standing positions depending on participant mobility.
- Encourage turn-taking and social interaction during play.
- Keep rounds short to maintain energy and focus.
- Engage in Fun Social Activities with the Balloon Pump Group Games – Use the pump to quickly inflate balloons for group activities and events.
- Interactive Play – Encourage reminiscence and motor skill development with inflatable games.
