Tactile Ball – DNA
$24.00
A squishy, squeezable tactile ball for seniors that keeps hands busy and supports sensory engagement in aged care activity sessions. Filled with soft neon capsules inside a flexible outer shell, this compact ball is easy to hold, mess-free, and suitable for one-to-one or group use. Approximately 7cm in diameter.
This tactile ball is a handheld sensory fidget tool for aged care activity sessions
A tactile ball for seniors that’s simple, satisfying, and easy to use, the DNA Ball has a flexible outer shell filled with squishy neon-coloured capsules that shift and move when squeezed. It gives hands something to do during quieter moments, group activities, or one-to-one sessions, and the bright colours add a visual element alongside the tactile experience.
How to use
No setup is needed. Hand it to a resident to squeeze, roll between the palms, or pass between hands. It works well on a table during a group session or as a calming object during one-to-one time. The soft, pliable texture makes it accessible for people with reduced hand strength.
Good to know
- Approximately 7cm in diameter
- Mess-free and easy to wipe clean
- Colours may vary between units
- No small parts or moving components that could break off
- Hand warm-up: Pass the ball around a small group before a craft or exercise session as a simple hand warm-up activity.
- Squeeze and pass: Sit residents in a circle and pass the ball to music, squeezing it before handing it on.
- One-to-one engagement: Place the ball in a resident’s hands during a quiet period to provide gentle sensory input and keep hands occupied.
- Colour conversation starter: Use the bright neon colours to prompt simple conversation about favourite colours or memories associated with them.
- Gentle hand exercise: Guide residents through a series of squeezes and releases to support hand movement during a seated activity session.
- Diameter: Approximately 7cm
- Construction: Flexible outer shell filled with squishy capsules
- Colours: Hot neon colours; specific colours may vary between units
- Format: Single physical ball
