In nursing homes, care homes and Alzheimer’s units, the activity trolley has become an essential tool for organising, transporting and delivering tailored interventions for residents.

However, not all trolleys meet the same needs.

Here is a practical guide to help you choose the right trolley for your nursing home setting.

What Types of Activity Trolleys Are Used in Nursing Homes?

Depending on your objectives, trolleys can be available in several versions:

CLASE Version – for rapid non-pharmacological “flash” interventions aimed at calming behavioural disturbances

CAAPAD Version – for mobile activity sessions in units or resident rooms

Night Version – for calming and sensory night-time interventions

Snoezelen Version – for deep relaxation and sensory stimulation sessions

Sports Activities Version – for gentle exercise and adapted mobility sessions

Creative Activities Version – for arts, crafts and creative workshops

Each version addresses a specific need in geriatric and dementia care.

What Is a CLASE Flash Trolley Used for in a Nursing Home?

The CLASE Flash Trolley is designed for rapid response during episodes of agitation or anxiety.

It enables the implementation of non-pharmacological interventions (NPI) through sensory and playful stimulation tools adapted to residents living with cognitive impairment or dementia.

Objectives:

• Calm behavioural disturbances

• Reduce reliance on anxiolytics where appropriate

• Offer a gentle, personalised alternative

For further information, you may consult our dedicated guide on implementing a Flash Trolley.

What Is a CAAPAD Activity Trolley Used For?

The CAAPAD Activity Trolley facilitates the transport of activity materials, sensory games and cognitive stimulation tools within the facility.

It allows teams to:

• Organise sessions in resident rooms or specialised units

• Work with residents with reduced mobility

• Deliver activities adapted to Alzheimer’s disease

It is a key tool for mobile animation and therapeutic engagement in care homes.

What Is a Night Trolley Used For?

The Night Trolley is designed for night staff teams.

It contains carefully selected materials known for their calming and relaxing properties, enabling staff to:

• Respond quickly to agitated residents

• Limit night-time wandering

• Reduce behavioural disturbances

It is an effective, gentle management tool for nocturnal situations in Alzheimer’s units.

What Is a Snoezelen Trolley Used For?

The Mobile Snoezelen Trolley allows sensory relaxation sessions to be delivered directly in residents’ rooms.

It helps to:

• Reduce anxiety

• Promote deep relaxation

• Stimulate the senses in a gentle way

It is particularly suitable for residents living with cognitive or behavioural disorders.

What Is a Sports Activity Trolley Used For?

This trolley facilitates the transport of equipment for:

• Gentle gymnastics

• Adapted mobility exercises

• Physical activities for older adults

Sessions can be organised in units, rooms or communal areas, for all resident profiles (wheelchair users, bedridden or independent residents).

What Is a Creative Activity Trolley Used For?

The Creative Activities Trolley makes it easy to transport:

• Arts and crafts materials

• Creative tools

• Fine motor and cognitive stimulation activities

It simplifies the organisation of creative workshops within nursing homes.

💬 Need Help Choosing the Right Trolley?

Every facility has its own constraints:
long corridors, specialised units, night teams, Alzheimer’s residents, mobile workshops…

We can help you identify the trolley version best suited to your organisation and your non-pharmacological intervention goals.

📩 Request a detailed presentation of the available versions or a personalised quote via our contact form.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Activity Trolleys in Nursing Homes

1. Are the trolleys suitable for long distances?

The Option 2 model is specifically designed for frequent movement along corridors.

With its four professional multidirectional wheels and reinforced handles, it ensures smooth and secure mobility over long distances.

Options 1 and 3 are more suitable for short-distance movement.

2. Can these trolleys be used for non-pharmacological interventions?

Yes.

The most suitable versions for non-pharmaceutical interventions are:

• CLASE Version

• Night Version

• Snoezelen Version

They are valuable intervention tools in geriatric and Alzheimer’s care units.

3. Is the content customisable?

Yes.
The content can be adapted to the specific needs of your facility (nursing homes, specialised dementia units, PASA, UHR).

For a detailed presentation and personalised quote, please contact us via our contact form.

4. What Budget Should Be Considered for a Nursing Home Trolley?

The budget depends on the intended use and the level of equipment selected.

You can explore the different available configurations and corresponding budgets in the “Trolley” section of our website:

https://www.ludimage.fr/equipements/chariot-ehpad/