Connect Kit
Everyone can appreciate having things to do that bring joy and purpose to their life. This does not change in someone living with dementia. What does change is their ability to initiate meaningful tasks and connect with family and friends around them. This lack of connection can lead to isolation and further cognitive decline.
The Roadster is a wooden car that comes apart and can be reassembled. A great kit for classic car lovers or for people who have a history of working with their hands. Building the Roadster together is a great way to connect, restore purpose, and give joy. Just 10 to 15 minutes of connection and purpose can be very meaningful to someone living with dementia.
The Roadster is a part of our Connect Kits, named because they are designed to be built together. Build them together and create moments of connection with your loved ones. They spark the imagination, motivate the hands, and open the door to joy.
Potential Engagement time: Up to 20 minutes
Target audience: This kit is for anyone wanting to create a meaningful moment of connection with an individual living with moderate to late-stage dementia. Easy to assemble, and appropriate for adults and children 8 years old and older to provide moments of connection.
Style: The Roadster is based on the time-honored tradition and love of classic car enthusiasts. This Roadster Kit is perfect for someone living with dementia because it can be built, taken apart and rebuilt repeatedly allowing for multiple engagement experiences.
Price: $29.95 Shipping will be calculated at check out.
Materials:
*Roadster body (1 solid piece)
*Side panels (2 pieces)
*Wood wheels (4 pieces)
*Hex bolts, ¼-20 x 1 ¼” long, (16 pcs)
Special Features:
*Tool Required- 7/16th nut driver (sold separately)
Color: Natural wood, finished with non-toxic, food safe oil.
Brand: Connect Kit
How to use the kit:
Each kit comes with an illustrated, easy to follow assembly instructions.
Suggestions to introduce and begin connecting with the Roadster:
- Sometimes it is hard for someone living with dementia to understand what is being asked of them.
- To help get started try one of these phrases to introduce the Roadster…
1. Give short, simple information such as “It’s time for to build the Roadster.”
2. Offer choices, such as “Let’s work on the Roadster or something else?”
3. Asking for their help. Such as “I could use your help with this Roadster.”
4. Break task into small steps such as “Put bolt through the wheel.”
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Other links: 7/16th nut driver sold separately in Shop.
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