Top iPad apps for people with dementia
Our recent blog post about the top apps for the elderly went down really well, so we’ve decided to put together a list of iPad apps that also benefit anyone suffering from dementia.
Using an iPad or another tablet can be very beneficial for someone with dementia as the touchscreen devices are tactile and are easy to play games on, which can help memory and interaction.
This free app is designed to improve cognitive skills and increases confidence. There are more than 35 different activities and puzzles available to help enhance brain function.
This app is designed to be install onto an unused tablet to act as a clock. It uses visual cues to let the user know what time of day it is. Remaining time-orientated can help a person with dementia to maintain their independence, remember when to eat and also to let them know when it is night time.
This app uses the benefits of reminiscence therapy to allow the user to create a life story using words, pictures, music and film. It is a great app for people with dementia to use to help them remember key moments in their life.
CleverMind is specifically designed for people living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. It includes cognitive training tools such as games and puzzles as well as food and nutritional tools and medical information.
Lumosity contains 25+ brain stimulating games to challenge the users attention and memory. The app costs £8.99, which works out at 0.35p for each puzzle, offering great value for money to keep you healthy.
This is the official online support and discussion forum for the Alzheimer’s Society. You or your loved-one can talk to other people who are experiencing the same feelings and worries that might come from a dementia diagnosis.
