40 %
of older people living in nursing homes don’t receive any visitors.
older people in care.
It's time to connect the 40%.
What we do
Connect the 40% is a connection and gifting platform like no other. It is the first project of its kind to explore the link between older people’s experience of kindness and gratitude and resulting increased life satisfaction, optimism, extraversion and lower stress levels.
Through personalized gift giving, we aim to improve the lives of people living in nursing homes who don’t have someone visiting or acknowledging them on a regular basis.
Most requested gifts for Christmas
All gifts and experiences will be well received because they are matched to the needs and wants of residents. But recently, these have been the most popular!
Flowers / plant (a bunch or a pot)
Flowers (a bunch or a pot plant)
Elvis Presley Impersonator
Elvis Presley Impersonator (Rock n Roll Concert) in the home
tablet, smart device
A personal tablet allows residents to stay connected with friends and family across the globe.
Theraputty Hand Exercise Putty
Theraputty Hand Exercise Putty
Animal Snap
Animal Snap is a set of 48 cards which can be grouped together into different families.
Colouring book
Colouring Books - Everyday Joys
Dementia Puzzle
This delightful puzzle for dementia aims to evoke memories of picnics by the stream and family days out.
Petting Zoo - Visiting Farm Animals
Petting Zoo - Visiting Farm Animals [Contribution to full amount]
Chocolate Hamper
Indulge the taste buds and senses with this gourmet food and drinking chocolate hamper.
Red lipstick
Every lady feels better with their lipstick on
Chocolate Heaven Hamper Feel Better Box
Indulge the taste buds and senses with this gourmet food and drinking chocolate hamper.
Dementia Radio/Music Player
The Relish Radio is perfect for those of us who find typical Radio/MP3 players too complex or frustrating to use.
Colourful socks
Men's colourful cotton socks
Digital Calendar Day Clock & Reminder Aid
The Digital LED Calendar Day Clock is an easy to set up, easy to use, tool designed for anyone living with memory problems caused by dementia or other cognitive conditions – or simply those that need a little prompt now and then.
Send kindness
Help make someone’s day and send a gift with meaning.