Spiral Activity Gel Pad
$275.00 inc. GST
A hands-on tactile activity for residents who benefit from sensory engagement, this gel pad features plastic disks that slide around a gel spiral to support hand-eye coordination and finger strength. Wipe-clean vinyl construction makes it practical for daily use in residential aged care and day programs.
This gel pad is a tactile activity supporting hand and finger engagement for aged care residents
The Spiral Activity Gel Pad gives residents something purposeful to do with their hands. Users guide plastic disks around a water-based gel spiral, which encourages hand-eye coordination and builds finger and hand strength through gentle, repetitive movement. It suits people living with dementia who respond well to sensory games and tactile stimulation, and it works equally well in one-to-one sessions or alongside a small group at a table.
How to use
Place the pad flat on a table and invite the resident to move the plastic disks around the gel spiral using their fingers. The vinyl surface cushions the tabletop, which helps where uncontrolled motor movement is a factor. There’s no right or wrong way to engage with it, so it suits a range of ability levels without requiring instruction-heavy setup.
Practical details
- Surface: Wipe-clean vinyl, easy to sanitise between uses
- Gel fill: Water-based gel spiral
- Includes: Plastic disks that move across the gel surface
- Dimensions: 51 cm x 56 cm
- Individual sensory session: Place the pad on a table in front of the resident and encourage them to slide the disks around the spiral at their own pace. No prompting needed once they begin exploring the texture.
- Paired engagement: Seat two residents at the same table with the pad between them and invite them to take turns moving the disks. This adds a light social element without requiring competitive rules.
- Guided hand exercise: A carer can use the pad as a starting point for a short hand and finger movement session, narrating the movement of the disks to maintain attention and encourage focus.
- Calm-down tool: Keep the pad accessible during periods of restlessness. The repetitive motion of guiding disks around the spiral can help redirect attention and settle agitation in a low-pressure way.
- Dimensions: 51 cm x 56 cm
- Surface material: Wipe-clean vinyl
- Gel type: Water-based gel spiral
- Includes: Plastic disks
- Tabletop protection: Cushioned base reduces impact from uncontrolled motor movement
