Activity Gel Pad – Spiral
$275.00
A tactile gel pad with plastic disks that users guide around a raised spiral track. Supports hand-eye coordination, finger strength, and attention in seated indoor sessions. Suitable for people living with dementia and others who benefit from hands-on sensory engagement.
The Activity Gel Pad – Spiral is a hands-on sensory activity pad that sits flat on a tabletop. Users guide small plastic disks around a raised gel spiral track using their fingers. It works well as one of the more accessible dementia games and puzzles for people who benefit from tactile, low-pressure engagement in seated indoor sessions.
How it can be used
Place the pad on a flat surface in front of the participant. Encourage them to use their fingers to move the plastic disks along the spiral track at their own pace. The activity can be used one-to-one or alongside other sensory games in a small group setting. The cushioned vinyl surface protects the tabletop and reduces the risk of injury from uncontrolled hand movements.
Key features at a glance:
- Raised gel spiral track with plastic disks to guide by hand
- Supports hand-eye coordination and finger strength through repeated use
- Water-based gel construction with wipe-clean vinyl surface
- Cushioned base reduces tabletop impact from uncontrolled motor activity
- Suitable for people living with dementia and those with limited hand dexterity
- Solo tactile exploration: Place the pad in front of one participant and invite them to move the disks around the spiral using their fingertips. No instruction needed — the track guides the movement naturally.
- Prompted hand exercise: A carer can gently prompt the participant to use their non-dominant hand to move the disks, encouraging bilateral hand use during the session.
- Paced attention activity: Use the pad as a quiet focus activity between more stimulating tasks. The repetitive motion of guiding disks along the spiral can help settle and re-engage a participant.
- Small group rotation: In a group session, pass the pad between participants and encourage each person to move one disk before handing it on.
- Dimensions: 51 cm x 56 cm
- Material: Wipe-clean vinyl exterior with water-based gel interior
- Includes: Gel pad with raised spiral track and plastic disks
- Surface: Cushioned base to protect tabletop and reduce impact from uncontrolled motor activity
- Format: Physical product — no assembly required