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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 page and I've added links below for easiness. These are all the products I’ve bought and tried for myself or others over the years. I’ve noted on the page if I didn’t find them helpful. However, that doesn’t mean they won’t work for you. I purchased them all myself. The ones I post are just ideas—so, for example, if you find another camera th

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...

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...

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...

What to do when you are accused of stealing from a loved one with dementia.

Why routine is so important for people with dementia

I eventually had part time carers for Mama, but I still wanted to make sure she was safe. So, I had several trackers to make sure she got...

Label Maker Signs Tape Pill Organisers First aid Kit Mattress Protectors Back up lights A lot of these I had in place before dementia. Like I mentioned, I love gadgets and anything that makes life easier, but many of these are necessities. For example, a first aid box—why wouldn’t there be one handy in the house? When I started clearing things away and decluttering (from the bathroom and kitchen), I consolidated and added everything in one place. Below are the items I purchas

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...

Big button mobile phones are an ideal solution for seniors, especially those who are not used to using smartphones. These phones are...

Easy to install cameras for help with caring for your loved one long distance.

Dementia brings its own set of challenges, both for the person with dementia and their caregivers. As I crawled through this journey with...

NOTE: When purchasing electrical devices, it is crucial to ensure that you buy from the correct country. Electrical standards vary...

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...

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

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...

These big button phones are ideal for the elderly and worked well for my mama, who has dementia. They are landline-only and feature...

As mama's dementia progressed, I noticed that her depth perception was deteriorating. Significantly. This impacted her ability to see and...