Kristin

Hello! I'm sorta new here but found your post and it got me thinking ... hope this helps:

Guessing different smells - coffee- peppermint etc ..
https://www.goldencarers.com/10-ways-to-use-sensory-boxes-multisensory-spaces-/4380/

Stacking with large “lego” bricks or other building blocks.
Playing with clay - play dough (rolling & cutting out shapes)
Pet the dog - or cat - use a large stuffed animal or one of those dementia pets.

Finger painting (might be crazy messy- but maybe with pudding? Just in case it is ingested).

Activity blankets - the kind with zippers & snaps and hooks to fiddle with.
https://www.goldencarers.com/how-to-make-sensory-blankets-for-dementia-care/5020/
https://www.goldencarers.com/how-to-make-twiddlemuffs/5015/

Music with a good “beat” cd player on a table? I wonder if they can “hear” the vibrations thought a table? clap along with the songs - their favorite music?

There are a lot of good ideas in this list of comfort activities - hand/ arm massage sounds very nice and relaxing (maybe with a favorite scented lotion too).
https://www.goldencarers.com/25-comfort-activities-for-dementia-care/3257/

Kristin