MINDSBOX
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A Monthly, Evidence-Informed Activity Box for Dementia & Brain Health
MINDSBOX is a themed, nurse-designed activity box that turns brain-healthy guidance into simple daily steps for home. Each month you’ll get practical tools across Movement, Intellect, Nutrition, Dexterity, and Sensory, so routines get easier, evenings feel calmer, and everyone knows what comes next.
Healthcare is changing. Clinic time is short, and families often walk out with a pamphlet, not a plan. MINDSBOX makes healthy routines doable wherever you call home (a facility or your own place): small, repeatable actions that support mood, memory, sleep, and confidence. No overwhelm. No guesswork. Just the next right step.
Imagine:
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A calmer day, on repeat – predictable rhythms reduce late-day agitation and decision fatigue
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More “good minutes” – light movement, brain games, and sensory calm add up
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Better visits – clear routines and observations make clinical conversations easier
Each monthly theme comes with guided tools in all five pillars (M.I.N.D.S), plus a simple playbook so caregivers can start immediately.
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Movement: 5–10 minute, low-impact routines (balance, cross-lateral, posture) + simple gear when needed
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Intellect: Brain-fitness prompts (attention, memory, processing speed) with easy difficulty tiers
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Nutrition: One practical tip or a grocery list swap, or recipe and ideas.
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Dexterity: Grip/hand activities (therapy putty, cloth-pin tasks, card shuffles) to support function and independence
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Sensory: Calming inputs (touch, scent, sound, visual cues) and a quick evening wind-down sequence
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QuickStart Guide: A one-page “Do This First” card + weekly planner
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Conversation & Checklists: Gentle starters for tough topics (home vs. facility, driving, finances) and a simple progress log

What's Inside MINDSBOX?
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Movement: Seated or standing “reach & tap” garden sequence (2–5 min)
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Intellect: Nature word-find & reminiscence prompts (easy → moderate)
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Nutrition: “Add a green” lunch swap + berry add-on
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Dexterity: Seed-sorting & clothespin pinch board (grip + fine motor)
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Sensory: Leaf-texture touch card + calming outdoor sound playlist
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Conversation Starter: “Favorite outdoor places” + photo-based memory prompts
Sample Box (Nature Theme)
A simple structure that differentiates your care.
MINDSBOX gives your agency or assisted living community a clear, repeatable routine. Staff can remind residents to use the materials for short, uplifting engagements that support brain health and calmer days—without adding complexity.
