Additional links and resources from my presentation on “Tech Tips for Dementia Caregivers” with the Duke Dementia Family Support Program on May 25, 2022.
Medication Management
- Top 5 Pill Dispensers for Dementia: Never Miss Doses Again
- Automatic Pill Dispensers For Elderly Medication Management
Examples Used:
Kitchen Safety
- The Best Dementia Friendly Kitchen Appliances
- 8 Simple Kitchen Safety Tips For Seniors With Dementia
- 6 Safe (and Fun!) Cooking Activities For Patients With Dementia
- The Best Stove Locks for Seniors With Dementia
- 12 Safe Cooking Tips for Seniors With Dementia
- Best Toasters for Elderly People? Safe and Easy Cooking for Breakfast and More!
- The Best Tea Kettles for the Elderly and Seniors (Lightweight, Easy, and Safe)
- Best Electric Cooker for Elderly: Using Pressure Cookers, Slow Cookers, and More to Improve Safety in the Kitchen
- The Best Microwave for Seniors: Choosing a Simple Microwave for the Elderly
- A Guide to Stove Safety for the Elderly
Examples Used:
FireAvert Stove Fire Prevention Lock
Bathroom Safety
- The Best Night Lights For Seniors: No More Unsafe Stumbling in the Dark!
- Choosing a Safer Rug For Your Elderly Loved One
- Best Handheld Shower Heads for the Elderly: Long Hoses and Easy to Use!
- The Best Non-Slip Bath Mats for Elderly People (And The Shower Too!)
- The Best Bathtub Lifts for Seniors (Who Just Want a Good Hot Bath!)
- 10 Best Bathroom Safety Products for the Elderly (Ranked by an Industry Expert!)
- 13 Shower Safety Tips For The Elderly (Increase Safety and Reduce Falls!)
Examples Used:
Drive Medical BellaVita Bath Lift
Fall Prevention & Detection
- Best Bed Alarms for Elderly People: Fall Prevention for Dementia
- Senior With Dementia Falling Out Of Bed? Here’s What To Do
- The Best Chair Alarm For The Elderly: Fall Prevention or Dementia or Alzheimer’s
- Using a Fall Prevention Mattress to Reduce Falls From Bed
- Best Safety Gates For Dementia Patients: Improving Home Safety
- Best Shoes for Elderly to Prevent Falls and Promote Safer Walking
- The Best Caregiver Call Buttons: When You Need Immediate Help
- 5 Best Medical Alert Watches For Seniors [Fall Alert Watches]
Examples Used:
Skil-Care Bed Support Bolster Systems
Smart Caregiver Cordless Alarm and Bed Pad
Smart Caregiver Cordless Alarm and Floor Pad
Lively Wearable2 Medical Alert Watch
Wandering Prevention
- Best GPS Tracking Watches For Adults with Alzheimer’s or Dementia
- Should You Use GPS Trackers For Seniors With Dementia or Alzheimers?
- 4 Simple Options to Increase Door Security for Dementia Patients
Alerta Patch Wandering Alarm
SMPL Wander Door Alert
Peel & Stick Door Murals
Stop Sign Banner
Remote Monitoring & GPS Tracking
- Best GPS Tracking Watches For Adults with Alzheimer’s or Dementia
- Should You Use GPS Trackers For Seniors With Dementia or Alzheimers?
- 11 Technology Options for Monitoring Elderly Parents Remotely
Examples Used:
Theora Care GPS Tracker Watch
Invisawear Invisible Jewelry
Smartsole GPS Shoe Inserts
Phones & Communication
- Best Cell Phones for Dementia (5 Easy to Use Models)
- The 5 Best Simple Telephones for the Elderly
- Best Home Phones for the Elderly (Easy to Use Corded Landline Phones)
- Simple Answering Machines For Elderly People To Enjoy
- Helpful, Easy to Use Phones For Seniors with Dementia or Alzheimer’s
Examples Used:
RAZ Memory Cell Phone
ViewClix Smart Frame
Computers & Tablets
- What Are the Best iPad Games For Dementia?
- What are the Best Tablets for Senior Citizens (Easy to Use & See!)?
- Laptop or Tablet: Which is Best for a Senior’s Computer Needs?
- The 13 Best Options For Computer Tutoring For Seniors
- Finding the Simplest Laptop for Seniors
Examples Used:
WOW! Computer for Seniors
Birdsong Life Tablet for Seniors
Entertainment and Daily Living Aids
- What Is The Best Universal Remote For Seniors (8 Easy Options)
- Best TV Headphones for Seniors & the Elderly (5 Wireless Options)
- Best Radios for Seniors and the Elderly (8 Simple Options)
- The Best Lightweight Vacuum Cleaners for Elderly People and Seniors
- Easy to Use Alarm Clocks for Elderly That are Simple, Easy to Set, and Loud!
- Best Electronic Calendars for Seniors & Elderly With Dementia
- Simple Digital Voice Recorders for Seniors & The Elderly
- The Best Doorbells For The Elderly: Loud, Clear and Easy to Use!
- Audiobook Players for Seniors (Enjoy Great Stories Again!)
- Personal Sound Amplifiers: Cheap(er) Hearing Aid Alternatives that Actually Work
- Choosing the Best Thermostats for the Elderly