The CONNECT
Engagement Platform
CONNECT is a digital engagement platform that offers clinically-proven programs that engage participants, whether they live in long-term care, attend an adult day center, or receive care in their own home.
1. Builds Relationships
When used in a group setting, CONNECT fosters meaningful social connections through fun, age-appropriate activities. When used in a one-on-one setting, CONNECT strengthens relationships among older adults, staff, and family members.
3. Social Roles
NIH-funded research shows that people with mild memory issues can successfully serve as group leaders for CONNECT activities. This provides participants with social roles and offers Life Enrichment staff much-needed support. CONNECT is great when led by a staff member, but even more effective when led by a participant.
5. Increased Focus
CONNECT supports focus through scientifically validated engagement materials designed to hold attention for people living with dementia. Even people experiencing late-stage dementia can still actively participate in some activities.
2. Evidence-Based
Hopeful Aging developed and tested these activities in numerous NIH-funded clinical trials over the past 15 years, and clinical results demonstrate increased quality of life, engagement, and socialization.

4. Very Easy to Use
Digital engagement materials often require staff to learn complex systems through long-term training. Since CONNECT focuses exclusively on providing high-quality activities, the system is incredibly easy to use, even for those who do not feel confident with technology.
6. Huge Activity Library
CONNECT has over 1,600 activities across a wide variety of topics, with more activities being released every month—so users always have a fresh new activity for every day!
Seeing Is Believing
See what a CONNECT activity session is like when it is led by a person with dementia!
The CONNECT
Engagement Platform
CONNECT includes 12 unique activity types with different levels of complexity to suit any group or individual. Below are six of the most popular activities.
To see them all in action, schedule a demo now!
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Insight Articles
Insight Articles offer a simplified reading experience for people in early cognitive change. Each article spans 8–10 pages on a single topic. A clear structure helps readers follow the content without complex plots, keeping them engaged and oriented. With large, easy-to-read fonts and integrated discussion questions, these articles support reflection and conversation, emphasizing perspective over memory. This supports autonomy, cognitive stimulation, and social connections.
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Viva Stories
Viva Stories enhance accessibility for individuals in advanced stages of dementia by allowing them to follow a continuous storyline. Each page conveys a single, clear idea, so readers don’t need to recall prior information, which reduces cognitive load. The text uses extra-large fonts and a clean layout, with discussion questions on separate pages to encourage conversation and connection. These adaptations help participants stay involved and responsive, even with advanced cognitive challenges.

It's Your Choice
Participants take turns voting on a variety of topics. For instance, in the "Pets" activity, participants decide whether they think dogs, cats, rabbits, and even bears would make good pets. Color-coded buttons included in each CONNECT Signature package allow everyone to vote, regardless of manual ability. After participants vote, thought-provoking discussion questions help guide the discussion. Questions are specifically designed for people with memory challenges. For instance, one of the questions in the "Pets" activity is "Do you think kids should be expected to take care of household pets? Why or why not?"

Artist's Studio
In the Artists' Studio, participants view a variety of visual art, including paintings, sketches, photography, and sculptures. With each work of art, they can see a "Fast Fact" related to the artist or artwork, as well as a discussion question. This activity draws on Dr. Zeisel's extensive experience with dementia-adapted art museum tours worldwide. Even participants who do not usually show interest in art often take part in conversations. Artist's Studio is a great opportunity to bring art and culture to your community or home!

Fantastic Facts
Did you know that in the 1800s, people once believed ketchup had healing powers? Or that the apples that you buy at the grocery store can be up to one year old? In "Fantastic Facts," participants learn little-known facts related to a variety of interesting topics. After each fact, discussion questions guide the group discussion. For example, in the "Beautiful Birds" activity, participants read the following fact: "Hummingbirds are the only birds that can fly backwards." After that, they answer the following question: "Hummingbirds like to eat sweet foods, like nectar. Do you have a sweet tooth? Or do you prefer salty snacks?" Fantastic Facts is simple, enjoyable, and easy to jump into. Don’t be surprised if you catch yourself sharing these fun facts with others later!
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Last Word Bingo
Last Word Bingo is an interactive game designed for settings where each participant has their own tablet. This activity combines familiar trivia with classic bingo-style play. Participants are presented with a clue, such as the beginning of a song lyric, common saying, or well-known quote, and are asked to choose the word that correctly completes the phrase. For example: “Good night, don’t let the bedbugs…” At the same time, each participant has a 3×3 bingo-style board. When the correct answer appears on their board, they can tap the square to mark it. The goal is to fill the entire board (“blackout bingo"). After each clue, a related discussion question appears. These moments of conversation are an essential part of the experience, as they transform the activity from a simple game into a meaningful, shared experience.
Subscription and Pricing Details
The CONNECT Engagement Platform
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Access to our full, diverse activity library
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1,600+ activities across 12 activity types
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New activities added monthly
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Supports individuals at all stages of cognitive change
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Available in printable or digital formats (tablet, computer, or TV)​​
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Use your own device(s) OR choose a preloaded tablet(s) during checkout for a seamless start!
LImited Time Pricing
Rate Lock for 1 Year