After breakfast, at home
Fill in the "Today is..." board together, then one Level 2 word search with a cup of tea. Ten minutes, a good start to the day.
For families, carers and care homes
Calm, grown-up activities for someone living with memory loss
Gentle Minds is a printable large-print activity kit in three levels - so there is always something they can enjoy, and nothing that feels like a test or a children's book.
- Instant download
- Print as often as you need
- US Letter & A4
- 30-day money-back guarantee
130+printable pages
3levels
48conversation cards
5-15minutes each
2-minute tour
See what is inside
Captions available. Prefer reading? See the full guide.
Sound familiar?
Finding the right activity should not be this hard
"It's too hard for Mum now"
Ordinary puzzle books are small, busy and quick to frustrate. A hard page can end the afternoon in tears.
"The easy ones look childish"
Cartoons and nursery colours are not respectful for a grown man or woman - and people notice.
"I run out of ideas by Wednesday"
Carers and activity staff are busy. You need something you can print and start in two minutes, every day.
Why Gentle Minds is different
Designed for adults - and for good moments
Real pictures, no cartoons
Clear, realistic pictures and calm layouts that respect a lifetime of experience.
Three levels
Pictures only, easy words, or real puzzles. Abilities change from day to day - just pick today's level.
No wrong answers
Every page is short and finishable. Answers are at the back for the helper - never for marking.
Made for talking
Every page is a doorway to a story, with prompts and 48 conversation cards to share memories.
Three levels in one kit
Start where they are today
Not sure? Start with Level 2. If it feels quick and easy, try Level 3. If there is a long pause or a sigh, try Level 1. Mixing levels is normal.
Level 1GentleBig pictures, no reading needed
- Look and talk
- Find the match & what goes together
- Circle them all, cut and sort
- Which one is different? How many?
- Colour and relax
Level 2EasyShort words in big letters
- 8 x 8 word searches
- Finish the saying & famous pairs
- Picture scrambles & word match
- Picture sudoku
- Easy mazes & name three
Level 3SteadyReal puzzles, comfortable size
- 11 x 11 word searches
- 6 x 6 and easy sudoku
- Quick quizzes
- Missing vowels & scrambles
- Complete the series & mazes
What's inside
Over 130 pages, ready to print
Every page is printed in Atkinson Hyperlegible, a typeface designed by the Braille Institute for easy reading, with plenty of white space and room to write.
Caregiver guide
Five short pages: choosing a level, the golden rules, a five-step session, making it easier or harder, and using the kit with a group.
Answers for the helper
At the end of each level - so you can help gently without guessing, and never need to "mark" anything.
Two paper sizes
Complete kit in US Letter and A4, plus each section as its own file - print only what you need.
Who it's for
Made for the people who care
Families at home
Sons, daughters and partners who want a calm, shared activity that feels like time together, not therapy.
Care homes
Activity coordinators who need age-appropriate material for mixed abilities - with a licence for every resident.
Day centres & groups
Read-aloud pages, quizzes and conversation circles work for 4 to 8 people with no paper at all.
Visitors & volunteers
The "About me" page and conversation cards make a visit easier - for both of you.
How it fits into a day
Three ways people use the kit
Afternoon group, care home
"Finish the saying" read aloud to eight residents, then a conversation card about dance halls - with the music on.
A video call with Dad
Both of you have the same "Look and talk" page printed. You talk about the tractor - and he tells you about the farm.
These are examples of how the kit can be used, not customer reviews. Real reviews from verified buyers are below.
Compare
How Gentle Minds compares
| Gentle Minds | Typical puzzle book | Free printables | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Designed for adults living with memory loss | Yes | Rarely | Mixed |
| Three levels in one kit | Yes | No | No |
| Caregiver guide & conversation cards | Yes | No | No |
| Print again and again | Yes | One copy | Yes |
| US Letter and A4 | Both | - | Usually one |
| Answers for the helper | Yes | Usually | Sometimes |
Reviews
What buyers say
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Choose your edition
One payment. Print it for years.
Both editions include every page, both paper sizes and all future updates.
Family edition
$19 one-time
For the people you care for at home.
- Complete kit - 130+ pages
- All 3 levels + answers
- 48 conversation cards & daily pages
- Caregiver guide
- US Letter and A4 PDFs
- Print as often as you need, at home
For organisations
Care home edition
$39 one-time
For one care home, day centre or agency location.
- Everything in the Family edition
- Licence to copy for every resident and client
- Group-session tips and read-aloud pages
- Ideal for activity coordinators
- Receipt with your organisation's name
- Print unlimited copies at your location
30day
guarantee
guarantee
Love it, or get your money back
If the kit is not right for you, ask for a refund on our help page within 30 days. It is automatic and instant - no questions, no explanation, no emails back and forth. (After 30 days refunds close, and after a refund you stop using the kit.)
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After you order
Your kit arrives in about a minute
Pay securely
Choose your edition and pay with Lemon Squeezy. No account to create - just your email.
Download straight away
The download buttons appear on screen and in your receipt email. Lost the email? Your files are always in My Orders.
Print and begin
Read the five-minute caregiver guide, print a Level 2 page, and start. That's it.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is this a printed book that is posted to me?
No - it is a digital download (PDF files). You print the pages you want at home or at work, as many times as you need. Nothing is shipped, so you can start today.
Is it suitable for someone with dementia or Alzheimer's?
It is designed for adults living with memory loss and other changes in thinking, including people with a dementia diagnosis, and for older adults who simply prefer big, clear pages. The three levels let you match the activity to the person. It is for enjoyment and engagement; it is not a medical treatment and does not diagnose, treat or slow any condition.
Which level should we start with?
Start with Level 2. If the first page is quick and easy, try Level 3. If it feels hard, try Level 1. Many people use two levels on different days. The caregiver guide explains the signs to look for.
Do I need a colour printer?
No. The pages print well in black and white. Colour pictures are a bonus if you have a colour printer.
What paper size is it?
You get both US Letter (8.5 x 11 in) and A4. Print at 100% / "actual size". To make pages even bigger, print at 120-140% on larger paper.
How do I get my files after paying?
Can a care home use the Family edition?
The Family edition is for the people you personally care for. Care homes, day centres and agencies should choose the Care home edition, which lets you copy pages for every resident and client at one location.
Can we use it on a tablet?
Yes - the PDF opens on any tablet, and apps with a pen tool let you draw on the pages. Most people find printed pages easier and more relaxing, though.
What if it is not right for us?
Ask for a refund on the help page within 30 days. It is automatic: refunded in full straight away, with no questions and no explanation. After 30 days refunds are closed, and after a refund you stop using the kit and delete the files.
Who are you?
Large Print Lab makes large-print printables for older adults, families and care staff. Questions? Email support@largeprintlab.com - a real person answers.
Share a good moment today
Print one page, sit side by side, and see where the conversation goes.
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