Useful Aids for Alzheimer's and Dementia Carers

We have had some feedback recently on the most useful items for Alzheimer’s and dementia sufferers, and I thought I would let others know what might assist at this very difficult time.

First, the Alzheimer’s Society has an excellent forum, offering peoples’ own experiences and solutions.

Our own customers, often buying for grandparents and parents (although this debilitating illness can of course strike all ages), have found that the stand alone alert systems are good.   One customer has said that the pressure sensitive mat by the bed alerts him if his mother decides to get up during the night, as because of her other difficulties this can lead to a fall if unassisted.

Wandering Alert systems can page you if the sufferer gets out of their bed/chair or opens a door.

Wandering Alert kits include sensors that detect when doors are opened, notifying you before the patient can stray too far. The Speaking Pager Bed and Chair Occupancy Alarm system is very flexible for both domestic and residential or care home situations.

Door and Window Open Alarm

An inexpensive and easy to fit option is the Magnetic Door and Window Alarm.

I am currently trying to source a large faced clock which will indicate the time, date and whether it is night or day as more than one carer has told us this would be useful, they are frequently anxiously asked for the time and day by the sufferer.

I would really appreciate any feedback from our customers on this, as to what other items we should offer that they would like me to source, and I will do my best.

Alert systems, Alzheimers, carer, Dementia, Wandering Off Advice, Alzheimers/Dementia