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The Tovertafel Original is a fun care innovation that connects older people in the late stage of their dementia journey with each other and with their surroundings, all the while stimulating movement. The beautiful games were developed specifically for the target group and can be played both independently and under supervision.

Special offers, get 500 euro discount and free access to all games! 

Are you excited to also improve the quality of life for your residents with the Tovertafel? This fall we have two special offers* for you:

 

1. One-time payment

  • Tovertafel 1** (our current model)
  • 500 euro discount (450 GBP***) on the local current selling price
  • 2 years Open Play & Learn (OP&L) for free: all games for your target group and access to our online portal My Tover with learning modules, game tips, videos and much more
  • 2 years service & warranty

2. Financial lease (based on two years)

  • Tovertafel 1** (our current model)
  • Monthly payment of 275 Euro (247,50 GBP***) for 24 months
  • 2 years Open Play & Learn (OP&L) for free: all games for your target group and access to our online portal My Tover with learning modules, game tips, videos and much more
  • 2 years service & warranty

Please get in touch with us and we’ll tell you more

* This special offer is valid until the 20th of December 2020 while stock lasts.
** We are constantly striving to improve our products and are currently working on the Tovertafel 2, an upgrade on the current model which we are planning to introduce in 2021.
*** Prices calculated on the basis of the most current exchange rate

What is the Tovertafel Original?


Are you looking for a fun way to stimulate people with dementia to move more and interact socially? The Tovertafel Original was developed for and with people in the moderate to severe stages of dementia. The interactive games break through apathy by stimulating both physical and cognitive activity and encouraging social interaction. Moreover, the Tovertafel creates treasured moments with family members and carers. These games are all about enjoyment and wonder.

 

Learn more about the Tovertafel’s specifications

How was the Tovertafel developed?

Research is central to what we do. Not only did the Tovertafel emerge from the PhD research of Hester Le Riche, all our products are the result of a thorough design process. At Active Cues, there are always a couple of students who are doing research for their studies, which means that the Tovertafel is always improving.

 

We develop the Tovertafel games through the co-design method, working together with the target group and their environment. We talk with care workers and family members and each new game is tested with the residents. Because we actively involve them in the design process, we can tailor our products to their needs and interest, and thereby ensure that games will stimulate them as best as possible.
See the research that went into developing the Tovertafel Original

  • Kitchen Garden

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    Cognitive Social Physical

    Kitchen Garden

    Tovertafel Original

    Sow the seeds together and make sure they get water and sun. Who used to have a vegetable garden?

    Gardening is a familiar domestic chore. In the communal vegetable garden on the table, bags of seeds appear which the players can plant. The suns and rain clouds allow the plants to grow. The result? A basket full of delicious vegetables!

     

    TIP: Put on gardening gloves and it will feel like you’re actually outside!

  • Silverware

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    Silverware

    Tovertafel Original

    Polish silverware by rubbing each piece. Enjoy the beautifully laid out table together.

    Sharing a meal creates a sense of homeliness. Polishing silverware is a familiar task and the players are also challenged physically. The food that is eventually served provides topics for conversation. Cheerful jazzy tunes in the background make this activity even merrier.

     

    TIP: Use a napkin as cleaning cloth to polish the silverware. Fun guaranteed!

  • Sports Sets

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    Sports Sets

    Tovertafel Original

    Freely associate and create a set of two objects that belong together. That’s how you complete the sports sets!

    In the middle of the table an object appears that has to do with sports. The players choose a logical combination from several pictures. What goes with a basketball…? A net! This way, people in the early to middle stages of dementia are cognitively challenged and there’s a social stimulus to start a conversation.

     

    Tip: Incorporate breaks to get to know each other better. Who used to play sports?

  • Evening Lights

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    Evening Lights

    Tovertafel Original

    Relax in the here and now with dancing lights, beautiful colours and soothing sounds.

    Dancing lights move across the table. Are they fireflies or falling stars? This game provides people in the late stages of dementia with the opportunity to relax. Each movement leads to even more colour, sparkles and soothing music. All the players have to do is enjoy the moment. This multi-sensory experience can be compared to snoezelen.

     

    Tip: Try using a soft tablecloth to stimulate tactile sensation.

Benefits of the Tovertafel Original

  • Effective in breaking through apathy
    Evaluation studies show improvements in physical activity¹, social interaction¹ and quality of life² in people with moderate to severe dementia. Care professionals we’ve spoken to confirm these results.

  • Based on scientific research
    The Tovertafel is the result of PhD research¹ at the TU Delft. Together with universities across the world, we keep studying and developing the effects of the Tovertafel Original.

  • Developed through co-design
    The enthusiastic Active Cues’ team works closely with care workers, residents, and their family. New insights from practice are used to improve the games, ensuring that they perfectly suit the target group.

  • Projects intuitive games that increase self-esteem
    The pretty, moving light projections stimulate intuitive movements. The sense of wonder is complete when players learn that the games respond to even the smallest movements. ‘Look at what I can do!’

  • Leaves the familiar environment intact
    The portable device hangs, out of sight, on the ceiling and projects onto the familiar table. With a press of the button, you can turn the table into a playing field without having to change the safe, familiar surroundings of the residents.

  • Pioneer in the market
    Active Cues is market leader in interactive games for people with dementia and the Tovertafel has become a popular activity in care centres in the Netherlands and abroad. People can play with the Tovertafel at over 1800 locations!

Purchasing a Tovertafel

We place a high value on quality and service, and with our extensive service we ensure that the installation and use of Tovertafel is as simple as possible. For more information about the costs and the different packages, please contact us.

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Why Active Cues?

Training & support

Discover all the possibilities of the Tovertafel. After the Tovertafel is installed, we offer staff and family members extensive support on the daily use of the Tovertafel. We even provide you with a special Tovertafel buddy.

More about our training and support

Co-design

Because we use the co-design method and actively involve our target groups in the design process, we can tailor our products to their needs and interest. That way, we ensure that games will stimulate them as best as possible

Read more about co-design

Scientific research

The Tovertafel is based on scientific research. In her PhD research, Hester Le Riche studied how the physical and social environment affect activity among older people with dementia. She also did a literature study into their play experiences.

See our research

Questions

Do you have questions about the Tovertafel, or do you want to know more about purchasing the Tovertafel or one of its games? Then perhaps you can find the answer in the FAQs. If you would prefer to speak to someone in person, please get in touch.

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