60s and 70s Toys Jigsaw (Dementia Friendly)

The 60s were the golden decade of toys and games. Children had greater choices and a variety of toys to choose from. Parents, having more disposable income were prepared to splash the cash.

Standout toys of the times were Barbie dolls, G I Joe action figures, Chatty Cathy, Electric bake ovens and die-cast model cars.

By the 70s, the progress of technology, meaning many toys became electronic. Games like Simon Says and Lit Brite was highly popular. The late 70s saw the introduction of video games with the introduction of the Atari VCS.

The continued popularity of dolls, LEGO, board games, the space hopper etc proved that children still like toys grounded in reality!

The 60s and 70s Jigsaw(Dementia-Friendly) puzzle is made of large, wooden pieces, aiding dexterity and great for people with limited motor skills.  With options from 24, 46 and 80 pieces, there is a perfect fit for all capabilities.

 Benefits of jigsaws for dementia

Jigsaw puzzles have a therapeutic effect, exercising the brain whilst providing hours of relaxation. Putting a puzzle together allows for improved concentration as well as encouraging reminiscing.

Reminiscing has been shown to have major benefits such as self-reflection and an improved sense of self-worth for seniors and those living with dementia.

Research has shown that doing jigsaws can lead to an improvement in short-term memory, cognition and visual-spatial reasoning. This is a task that can be completed by themselves or with family, allowing for social interaction and fun all around.

Our puzzles make great birthday presents or gifts.

Why not look at some of the other puzzles that we have available!