{"title":"Middle Stage \/ More Daily Support","description":"Products that simplify tasks, improve orientation, support communication and reduce common household risks.","products":[{"product_id":"easy-grip-cutlery-set","title":"Easy-Grip Cutlery Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eComfortable handles designed to make mealtimes easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it may help\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a standard fork becomes hard to hold, people often stop eating properly rather than ask for help. Wider, weighted handles are easier to grip with reduced hand strength, which can mean continuing to eat independently and with dignity for longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChunky, textured handles that suit a relaxed grip. Weighted to give steadier control. Stainless steel heads in familiar adult shapes, not childlike designs. Dishwasher safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduce alongside the usual cutlery rather than replacing everything at once. Pair with a plate that has a raised edge if food is being pushed off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it may not suit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf tremor rather than grip is the main difficulty, weighted or stabilising cutlery may suit better. Where swallowing is the concern, speak to a speech pathologist first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlaceholder product for store layout pending confirmed supplier details.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Backyard Play Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":51705380176187,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"two-handle-drinking-cup","title":"Two-Handle Drinking Cup","description":"\u003cp\u003eExtra grip and control for more confident drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it may help\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDehydration is common in dementia, often simply because drinking has become awkward and spills are embarrassing. Two handles allow a steadier two-handed hold, and a shaped lid controls the flow so a drink is less likely to end up on clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo sturdy handles for a balanced grip. Lid options for different flow rates. Adult styling in plain colours. Dishwasher safe and suitable for hot and cold drinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFill to about two-thirds so the cup stays light. A strongly contrasting colour makes the cup easier to see against a table and can prompt more frequent drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it may not suit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf there are swallowing difficulties, seek advice from a speech pathologist before changing drinkware. Some people find a lidded cup infantilising an ordinary cup with a good grip may be the more dignified choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlaceholder product for store layout pending confirmed supplier details.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Backyard Play Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":51705380340027,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"easy-dress-shoe-aid","title":"Easy-Dress Shoe Aid","description":"\u003cp\u003eA simple aid to reduce bending and make dressing easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it may help\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBending to put on shoes is both a fall risk and a daily frustration. A long-handled aid lets the person stay seated and upright, which often means dressing can stay their own task rather than becoming something done for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong handle that removes the need to bend. Shaped end suited to most shoe styles. Lightweight but rigid. Easy-grip handle for reduced hand strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse seated in a stable chair. Keep it stored where shoes are usually put on, so it becomes part of the routine rather than something to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it may not suit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRequires enough coordination and sequencing to use the tool itself. Later in dementia, slip-on shoes are often the simpler answer than any aid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlaceholder product for store layout pending confirmed supplier details.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Backyard Play Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":51705380372795,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"large-piece-australian-landscape-puzzle","title":"Large-Piece Australian Landscape Puzzle","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn adult-appropriate puzzle designed for enjoyable engagement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it may help\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong empty afternoons are hard, but most easy puzzles are made for children and handing one to an adult is quietly humiliating. Larger pieces with a genuinely adult image keep the activity achievable without the person feeling patronised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFewer, larger pieces that are easier to handle and see. Australian landscape imagery chosen to feel familiar and prompt conversation. Sturdy board that resists bending. Clear reference image included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet up on a plain, uncluttered table in good light. Doing it together is usually better than leaving someone to it, and finishing is far less important than the time spent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it may not suit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf a puzzle causes visible frustration, stop this should not become a test. Later in dementia, sorting or tactile activities usually suit better than assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlaceholder product for store layout pending confirmed supplier details.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Backyard Play Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":51705380503867,"sku":null,"price":47.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"reminiscence-conversation-cards","title":"Reminiscence Conversation Cards","description":"\u003cp\u003eFamiliar prompts to encourage stories, memories and connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it may help\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisits can fall into silence when recent events cannot be recalled and \"what did you do today?\" leads nowhere. Prompts about earlier life reach memories that often remain vivid, giving both people something genuine to talk about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen questions about childhood, work, music and everyday life from earlier decades. Large, clear print. Sturdy cards that handle repeated use. No right answers and no scoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a few cards at a time, unhurried. Follow whatever the person wants to talk about rather than working through the pack. Repetition of a favourite story is fine, the point is the connection, not new information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it may not suit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome prompts may touch on grief or difficult history read through first and remove any that do not suit. Avoid anything that feels like a memory test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlaceholder product for store layout pending confirmed supplier details.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Backyard Play Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":51705380536635,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"sorting-amp-matching-activity-set","title":"Sorting \u0026amp; Matching Activity Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eA purposeful hands-on activity with clear, achievable tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it may help\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany people with dementia want to feel useful and busy, especially in the restless late afternoon. Sorting and matching gives hands something purposeful to do, with a clear beginning and end and no way to get it wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChunky items that are easy to pick up and clearly distinguishable by colour and shape. Adult-appropriate materials rather than toy-like. Wipe-clean and durable. Storage container included so it can be offered and put away easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer when restlessness begins rather than after distress has set in. Sit alongside and sort too, rather than watching. There is no correct outcome repeating the same sort is a good result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it may not suit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone who still enjoys more complex activities may find this too simple and feel talked down to. Check item sizes if there is any history of putting objects in the mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlaceholder product for store layout pending confirmed supplier details.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Backyard Play Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":51705382043963,"sku":null,"price":54.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]}],"url":"https:\/\/backyardplayaustralia.com.au\/collections\/middle-stage-more-daily-support.oembed","provider":"Backyard Play Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}