For Whom

The Jeremiah Puzzle and Memory Care

A reflective activity for memory care and meaningful engagement using a familiar jigsaw puzzle model to capture and map valuable memories.

Who We Are

Purpose

The Jeremiah Puzzle is a hands-on reflective tool designed to help older adults explore memories, strengthen focus, and find calm through gentle, structured engagement. Built around a magnetic puzzle and blackboard, it invites conversation, creativity, and connection — making it ideal for memory-care and assisted-living settings.

How the Jeremiah Puzzle helps with dementia

1. Stimulates Focus and Cognitive Function

Residents match and arrange magnetic puzzle pieces on a sturdy board, exercising attention, pattern recognition, sequencing, and problem-solving — all key components of cognitive stimulation therapy (CST).

2. Encourages Reminiscence and Reflection

Each session can be guided to evoke personal memories, life milestones, or faith reflections. The process supports identity, continuity, and a sense of meaning — especially valuable for those living with dementia.

3. Fosters Social Interaction

The puzzle's open format encourages teamwork, conversation, and shared discovery. Family members, volunteers, and staff can join in, turning the exercise into a natural conversation starter.

4. Designed for Accessibility

•Large, easy-to-grip magnetic pieces
•Clear visual contrasts and tactile feedback
•Stable surface suitable for limited dexterity
•Can be completed seated, individually or in small groups

5.Promotes Emotional Well-Being

The Jeremiah Puzzle creates moments of calm focus, confidence, and joy — replacing frustration with a sense of accomplishment and peace.

Why memory care teams value the Jeremiah Puzzle

•Reusable, non-digital, and easy to sanitize with no training required

•Flexible: use as a cognitive-stimulation or reminiscence activity

•Encourages intergenerational and faith-based engagement

•Complements existing art, recreation, and life-enrichment programs

About the Jeremiah Puzzle

Created in Calgary, Alberta, the Jeremiah Puzzle integrates art, memory, and reflection in a format that’s both therapeutic and meaningful.

What exactly is the Jeremiah Puzzle?

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Who is the puzzle designed for?

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Why do the pieces come blank?

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What are the green dots for?

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Do I have to be religious to use the puzzle?

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How long does it take to complete a puzzle?

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Can I use the puzzle with a counsellor or therapist?

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Can couples or families create puzzles together?

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What if I’m not a good writer?

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What if I remember something later and want to add it?

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Journal

Reflect. Discover. Understand Your Story.