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Dementia Care Tips
Easy to find articles by clicking below links: Dementia and Hostess/Host Mode Handling Accusations of Stealing as a Caregiver for a Loved...
Nov 11, 20241 min read


All Products List
All the tech products that I used over the years to care for my loved one with dementia from halfway across the world. This is the main...
Oct 23, 20241 min read
Motion Sensor Lights - helping people with Dementia
Simplify and making it easy was my main objective for our house. I put these in place early on and even though Mama often walked around...
Jan 112 min read


Caring from Long Distance. The New Normal for Caregivers.
The old model of staying in the same area, city or even the same house, to look after aging parents has shifted as our lives and careers...
Nov 11, 20243 min read


Dementia and Depth Perception
This was and is a big fear for me. Noticing that Ma was "missing" things right in front of her. She’d reach for a cup or fork but...
Nov 8, 20243 min read


Dementia and "Hostess/Host Mode"
When a person with dementia has the ability of acting and having a full on conversion, albeit for a short period of time, hiding the...
Oct 23, 20243 min read
Handling Accusations of Stealing as a Caregiver for a Loved One with Dementia
What to do when you are accused of stealing from a loved one with dementia.
Oct 22, 20244 min read


Why Routine Is So Important in Helping My Loved One with Dementia
Why routine is so important for people with dementia
Oct 15, 20242 min read


Other Helpful Products
Label Maker Signs Tape Pill Organisers First aid Kit Mattress Protectors Back up lights A lot of these I had in place before dementia....
Aug 8, 20243 min read


Motion Sensor Lights
I put these in place fairly early on, thankfully. They were ideal because Mama used to walk around in the dark all the time. She just...
Aug 5, 20242 min read


Easy Mobile Phones for Elderly
Big button mobile phones are an ideal solution for seniors, especially those who are not used to using smartphones. These phones are...
Aug 3, 20243 min read


Security Cameras at a glance
Easy to install cameras for help with caring for your loved one long distance.
Jul 30, 20242 min read
Kitchen Safety Tips for People Living with Dementia
Dementia brings its own set of challenges, both for the person with dementia and their caregivers. As I crawled through this journey with...
Jul 30, 20244 min read


Timers & Wifi (Smart) Plugs
NOTE: When purchasing electrical devices, it is crucial to ensure that you buy from the correct country. Electrical standards vary...
Jul 29, 20242 min read


TV Remote Controls
Simplicity - and remotes may become an issue. It did with mama. She would often get it mixed up with the phone (I changed phones to stop...
Jul 29, 20242 min read


Bathroom Items
Bathroom Items Here are some of the products I put in place in my bathroom for mama. As mentioned previously, they worked until they...
Jul 12, 20244 min read


Kettles, Toasters/Microwaves (Kitchen Items)
On my quest to find kitchen accessories for Mama, I came across and tried some of the below. I usually made tweaks to these. I had to...
Jun 27, 20244 min read


Big Button Phones
These big button phones are ideal for the elderly and worked well for my mama, who has dementia. They are landline-only and feature...
Jun 25, 20242 min read


Dementia Plates, Cups, Glasses & Utensils
As mama's dementia progressed, I noticed that her depth perception was deteriorating. Significantly. This impacted her ability to see and...
Jun 21, 20243 min read
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