Large 13 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle – Life of a Kitten by Relish
$51.25 inc. GST
A large piece jigsaw puzzle with 13 wipe-clean cardboard pieces, suited to one-to-one activity sessions with people living with dementia. The Life of a Kitten image is age-appropriate and familiar, supporting engagement without being patronising. Pieces can be assembled inside the box or on a flat surface, with the lid image available as a guide.
This large piece jigsaw puzzle is a calming one-to-one activity for people living with dementia
Life of a Kitten is a 13-piece large piece jigsaw puzzle from Relish, suited to people in the mid stages of their dementia journey. The kitten image is familiar and age-appropriate, giving residents something to connect with without feeling childish. The bold colours and high-contrast image make pieces easier to distinguish, and the large cardboard pieces are straightforward to handle for those with limited dexterity.
What’s included
The puzzle comes as a self-contained set with everything needed to complete it:
- 13 large cardboard puzzle pieces with laminated front and back
- Box with lid image to guide assembly
How to play
Pieces can be assembled directly inside the box tray or laid out on a table surface. The picture on the box lid acts as a. The laminated pieces wipe clean with a lightly damp cloth, which suits environments where infection control is a priority.
- Guided one-to-one session: Sit alongside the resident and work through the puzzle together, letting them lead the pace. Use the lid image as a shared reference point and offer prompts only when needed.
- Reminiscence conversation: Use the kitten image as a starting point for conversation. Open questions like “Did you ever have a cat?” or “What do you remember about pets at home?” can draw out personal memories and encourage sustained engagement.
- Independent leisure activity: Leave the puzzle set up on a table with the lid propped nearby so the resident can return to it at their own pace between scheduled sessions.
- Repeated completion activity: Because the piece count is low and the image is familiar, this puzzle suits repeated use across multiple sessions, which can build confidence and a sense of achievement over time.
- Piece count: 13 pieces
- Material: Cardboard with laminated front and back
- Completed puzzle size: 31 cm x 22 cm
- Cleaning: Wipe clean with a lightly damp cloth (no chemicals)
- Assembly options: Can be completed inside the box tray or on a flat table surface
- Lid image: Included on box lid to assist with completion
- Sustainability: Eco-friendly and recyclable