News & Insights

Explore the latest stories, press features and insights on how Tover and the Tovertafel are transforming care.

News

Stay up to date with the most recent news on Tover, the Tovertafel and our interactive games.

  • Tovertafel Pixie Wins Red Dot Award for Innovative Product Design!

    • News
    • 08/05/2025
    Recognizing the unique needs of individuals with intellectual disabilities, we have adapted some of our most popular Tovertafel games to be more accessible for those with visual impairments.

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  • Tover AAIC 2023

    3 Key Takeaways From the AAIC 2023

    • News
    • 01/09/2023
    At the AAIC 2023 conference, more than 10,000 researchers from around the world gathered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, to share and discuss the latest findings on…

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  • Tover Poster Presentation at AAIC 2023: Enhancing Nursing Home Care with Tovertafel

    • News
    • 02/08/2023
    In July 2023, Tover participated once again in the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC), held this year in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The congress provided a…

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Press Highlights

Discover what the press and media are saying about Tover and the Tovertafel.

Blogs

Read our latest blog posts with real stories, tips, and expert insights from the world of care and purposeful play.

  • The Hidden Cost of Agitation in Dementia Care (and How to Fix It)

    • Blog
    • 09/09/2025
    Agitation in dementia care homes drives nearly half of annual costs. Discover practical ways to reduce agitation, improve care, and cut costs.

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  • Adults intellectual disabilitie

    Understanding the Connection Between Intellectual Disabilities and Visual Impairments

    • Blog
    • 21/06/2024
    Recognizing the unique needs of individuals with intellectual disabilities, we have adapted some of our most popular Tovertafel games to be more accessible for those with visual impairments.

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  • How carers can use play to benefit seniors with dementia during lockdown

    • Blog
    • 10/02/2022
    As a healthcare professional working in elderly care, you will undoubtedly have to deal with this during lockdown: navigating the balance between maintaining the mental…

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Testimonials

Curious how others use the Tovertafel? Explore stories and experiences from care facilities around the world using it every day.

  • Tovertafel Awarded Most Promising Innovation of 2022

    • News
    • 08/01/2022
    Tovertafel Awarded Most Promising Innovation of 2022 at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.

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  • Ervaringen van ouderen met de Tovertafel

    Care manager Nynke: “The Tovertafel is a wonderful tool”

    • Testimonials
    Care manager Nynke Hoitinga (Ipse de Bruggen) lives for her profession and is always looking for new opportunities that enrich the lives of clients…

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Knowledge Center

Research, insights, and practical guides for dementia, intellectual disability and special education support.

  • What is dementia? Signs, stages, types, and treatment

    • Knowledge Center
    Dementia is a term used to describe a set of symptoms that include the loss of cognitive functioning which leads to an impaired ability to…

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  • What is vascular dementia? Early signs, stages, types, and treatment

    • Knowledge Center
    Vascular dementia is the second most common type of dementia after Alzheimer’s. It is often caused by conditions that disrupt or restrict blood flow to…

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  • What is lewy body dementia? Early symptoms, diagnosis, and causes

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    Lewy body dementia is a type of progressive dementia associated with protein deposits called Lewy bodies. These develop in nerve cells in the brain and…

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