Helpful Apps for Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers & Patients

By Anna Hazard

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Part 1 - Helpful Apps for Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers
Part 3 - Helpful Apps for Alzheimer's & Dementia Patients
Part 4 - Helpful Apps for Alzheimer's & Dementia  Support

Introduction

This second series of smartphone applications focuses on apps that are explicitly tailored for use by both caregivers and patients of Alzheimer's or various other forms of dementia. Apps include those meant to be used individually, as well as in conjunction with each other on both the caregiver's and patient's cell phones, or with the patient being overseen by their caregiver during the software's usage.
 
Most apps are freely available on both platforms with a few having a low one time fee  or being exclusively available on either iOS or Android.

Mindmate: Empowering People Living with Dementia & Alzheimer's

• iOS (Free)
• A collection of functions helpful for both caregiver and patient alike. This includes My World which helps with staying in touch with caregivers & patients,  My Life which keeps track of patient stats as well as the latest developments regarding Alzheimer's news, My Tools which includes lists, reminders, and photo timeline functions,  as well as 8 games to help improve cognitive function, and other activities, exercises, nutrition for Alzheimer's patients.
  

tweri - Peace of mind for Alzheimer’s People and Their Families and Caregivers

• iOS | Android (Free):
• Helps caregivers keep track of patients in the beginning stages of Alzheimer's when they go out riding or walking by notifying of the patient's exact GPS location when the safety limits (time, distance, or when manually activated by the patient etc) have been exceeded
  

Alzheimer's Society's Talking Point Forum

• iOS | Android(Free)
  
• Receive advice, information, support, and join in discussions from the Alzheimer's Society's online community.

Alzheimer Info & Exercises

• Android(Free)
  
• Exercises & games for caregivers & their Alzheimer patients to play together to help increase their interaction.
  

Alzheimer's Disease Diary

• Android (Free)
  
• Either the caregiver or the patient themselves can archive & comment on Alzheimer's symptoms being displayed by the patient daily and receive a summary analysis from the app.
  

Spaced Retrieval Therapy - Memory Training for Dementia & Brain Injury

• iOS ($3.99)

Spaced Retrieval

• Android ($4.29)
  
• These apps use enhanced interval timing with data tracking and prompts to help people with dementia or other memory impairments recall important information. Should be used by patients under the supervision of their caregiver.

Dementia / Digital Diary

• Android (Free)
• Clock, calendar, and daily diary + reminders app that can be remotely configured by caregivers & has been specifically tailored for those suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's.