What is Cognitive Stimulation?
Much like exercise strengthens our bodies, cognitive stimulation is like exercise for our mind.
Through structured activities and conversations, we stimulate thinking skills not often used in everyday life.
Unlike Sudoku, crosswords or generic brain training, these activities are designed to stimulate areas of thinking commonly affected by dementia, including communication, attention, memory, planning and problem-solving.
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Why I Created Connect at Home™
After running cognitive stimulation therapy groups, many families would ask what "magic" I was doing in the room.
They witnessed their person transition from being quiet and shy, to smiling, chatting and confident.
One lady told me her husband woke every morning asking:
"Is today a group day?"
I joked that it was lucky I had high doorframes because people walk in their usual height and leave over ten feet tall.
How Can We Create This at Home?
Families kept asking me the same question: "How can we create this at home?"
They loved seeing their person enjoy the group experience, but what they really wanted was a way to create those same moments of connection at home.
That's when Connect at Home™ was born.
Guided by The Connect Method®, it combines cognitive stimulation, neurorehabilitation principles and family-centred approaches into practical activities that support thinking, communication, and connection.
More importantly, it creates opportunities to spend quality time together, share stories, laughter and experiences, and focus on what remains possible.
“I've felt supported the whole time. Having it self-paced has been wonderful for us. We can fit the activities around our lives and do them when it suits us. [wife]
Program Benefits
More Confident
Conversations
Support communication and make conversations easier
Stronger
Relationships
Create opportunities for connection and shared stories
Enhanced
Wellbeing
Support confidence, enjoyment and participation in life
Confidence in
Daily LIfe
Feel reassured knowing you're doing something positive.
Strengthen Thinking
Skills
Keep the mind active,
engaged and challenged
Quality Time
Together
Create meaningful moments and memories together
What Happens During an Activity Session?
Everything you need is provided, so you just open the pack and get started. Sessions take 20-30 minutes and can be completed at the dining table, whilst enjoying a hot drink together.
Amanda provides clear guidance, conversation prompts, and coaching support to help you deliver sessions confidently and effectively.
Topics may include:
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Current events discussions
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Word and language activities
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Problem-solving tasks
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Creative activities
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Reminiscence and life experiences
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Number and Calculation tasks
Family Feedback
WIFE
"The entire program is great, made easier by the videos. I’ve felt supported the whole time."
DAUGHTER
"This is a great icebreaker for when we visit mum"
PARTICIPANT
"You bring out the best in people through these programs, they are so much fun!"
Connect at Home™ Program
— Guided Cognitive Stimulation—
Price $1499
Next Program Commences October 2026
Strengthen thinking skills, communication, confidence and connection at home
Guided cognitive stimulation activities
Therapist support and guidance
Resource package delivered to your door
Flexible sessions completed at home
8 weeks of support
Invitation-only intake
Understanding Dementia™ explains the why. Connect at Home™ helps you put it into practice.
Understanding what is happening can help you understand why we do the activities the way we do and how to apply these principles in everyday life.
The cost of Understanding Dementia can be fullly credited towards Connect at Home.
Why Connect at Home is Different
Guided by The Connect Method®
Supports cognition, communication, confidence & connection
Adult-focused high-quality activities and resources
Multi-sensory experience - targeting more areas of the brain
Practical guidance for families and support people included
Therapist-supported and delivered at home
No travel required
No appointments
or home visits
No preparation
required
Is Connect at Home™ Right for Your Family?
This program may be a good fit if you want to:
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Strengthen thinking and communication skills together
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Build confidence and connection at home
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Add meaningful structure and activity to the week
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Access support without scheduled appointments
This program may not be the right fit if:
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You are seeking individual therapy or assessment
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The person is unable to comfortably participate in activities
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A consistent support person is not available