Feel Good Folder

The Feel Good Folder is a motivational resource designed to support inactive people living with dementia to be active. It has been developed using behaviour change theory and the content is based on motivational interviewing principles to promote behaviour change. It can be used independently, with the support of a loved one, carer or professional.

It includes:

Why be active: health information on the benefits of being active and the different ways people can be active
Getting started: Behaviour change activities to help people living with dementia to think about why they’d like to become more active, how to get started and what they might like to try
Tracking your progress: guidance to support personal goals and the Do It Diary to track progress over time
Feel Good Activity Wallchart: a visual way to track progress with a chart that can be placed somewhere visible in people’s homes
Movement Deck: a deck of cards which provide activity inspiration, quotes from people living with dementia and facts about physical activity

You can find out more stories about people using the Feel Good folder at alzheimers.org.uk/feelgood

Key features

You will get a workbook with health information on the benefits of being active and the different ways people can be active and activities to help people living with dementia to think about why they’d like to become more active, how to get started and what they might like to try.

There’s also guidance to support personal goals and diary pages to track progress over time as well as a wallchart and a small deck of cards which provide activity inspiration, quotes from people living with dementia and facts about physical activity.

How it works

How is it helping people living with dementia?

52% say the Feel Good Folder has increased their physical levels
59% of all testers said it increased their motivation to be active
70% feel it is a valuable resource for themselves/their loved one to improve physical activity

What’s included

A5 booklet x 1 (containing ‘why be active’, ‘getting started’ and the Do It Diary)
A3 activity wall chart x 1
Set of physical activity cards x 1

What people say

“It’s all about having choices, and the Feel Good Folder presents the user with options to tailor their own way to get a better level of fitness. That’s why I’d recommend everyone to take a look!” From Pete, living with Alzheimer’s Disease.
“I love the Feel Good Folder and would highly recommend it” From Marion, living with dementia
“Using the Feel Good Folder, I now have a more positive mindset, so instead of stopping my mother short on a walk or being overprotective, we see how much she wants to do and think about how this benefits her.” From Catherine, carer of person living with dementia

Our products are tested and reviewed by people living with dementia and their carers to make sure they are fit for purpose. We use the feedback to decide which products to stock and to help with the information and advice we give.

The feedback also forms the basis of a regular consumer panel article in our Dementia together magazine which may help you to decide if the product is suitable for you.

We encourage customers to review our products so if you decide to make a purchase we would be very pleased if you could add a review.