Adult "Activity Center" Toy

Babies are often provided with an activity board covered with fun objects that they can spin, squeeze, squeak, dial, open and close, etc. These activity centers help children build critical motor skills that they need to grow.

Unfortunately, as adults, we get hassled by much more complicated objects and assemblies, and many of us never develop the proper skills to manipulate them.

I think an practice activity board for adults should be created. This toy should include:

- Straps and buckles, such as those on a backpack or life jacket, which you need to know how to adjust the length of;

- Shoelaces, to help you learn how to tie someone *else's* shoes (e.g. your own child's); also a completely unlaced shoe, to give you practice getting that started;

- bra straps: useful for men, who probably don't get enough practice unfastening these but want to be ready when the time comes;

- A facemask with straps: useful preparation for when you find yourself on an airplane without air and need to be able to affix the oxygen mask quickly;

- Various child-proof medicine caps;

- A generic digital clock with a MODE and a SET button; provides the vital skills necessary to set any clock including your VCR's;

- There should be some easy activities too, to keep you from getting discouraged, such as a Velcro flap that you can stick and unstick, or some bubble wrap.

Now adults can practice the motor skills they need in order to develop into healthy seniors. It's recommended that you learn to do each of these skills with your eyes closed. Time how long it takes you to perform each skill, and then challenge a friend to beat you!

Thank you.