My mother-in-law had a clock telling her the days ,but as others have said, eventually she stopped looking at it. There was simply no initiative to remember to look at it in the first place. She was given a radio with simple instructions, but it got ignored and she never even thought about putting it on . It is sadly all part and parcel of the illnessHello @cjack0151, welcome to TP.
I'm not aware of an item like the one you mention but just wanted to welcome you and advise you to use caution with such items. I think my wife is like many people with dementia in that initially I surrounded her with special clocks, calendars, watches etc., and it was a complete waste of time as they were ignored.
Others who have had more success may be along later with a specific answer for you.
In the meantime it may be worth checking the Alzheimer's Society shop which you can locate after clicking the blue button on the top right of the page as they have several clocks etc.
Thank you for your advice which I will take on board and your warm welcome. My dad has been successfully masking his symptoms for a while I believe. He has become less able to do this and a whole host of things have come to light since he came out of hospital following a fall. I live 600 miles away and he refuses to move in with me or even near me, so I am currently on 2 hourly phone calls to keep a check which is exhausting as he is profoundly deaf. Hence my query. My dad still has a fare amount of clarity from time to time and is refusing all social care and other supports. Just getting my head around how best to keep him safe. A referral to the dementia clinic is in progress but they can't tell me when he might get an appointment yet.Hello @cjack0151, welcome to TP.
I'm not aware of an item like the one you mention but just wanted to welcome you and advise you to use caution with such items. I think my wife is like many people with dementia in that initially I surrounded her with special clocks, calendars, watches etc., and it was a complete waste of time as they were ignored.
Others who have had more success may be along later with a specific answer for you.
In the meantime it may be worth checking the Alzheimer's Society shop which you can locate after clicking the blue button on the top right of the page as they have several clocks etc.
I don't know about a remote calendar, I tried all sorts of ideas with my mum, but she has the added problem of not being able to hear without hearing aids.Hi,
I am looking for recommendations for a simple to read calendar, preferably with the abity to upload own pictures and can be programmed remotely with reminders. Does such a thing exist please?
Thank you.
I’m assuming you need broadband?Hi - I have been using MyHomeHelper for Mum since February . It is great. I can manage the calendar remotely and also video call her without her needing to touch anything to answer it. It does also have the ability show photos (and add captions to them) but Mum prefers the photos printed out in a folder. It also has the ability to show up reminders - with one of your own images if you wish e.g. I put some up to remind Mum to take her tablets and included a photo of hew own blister packs. You can add response options if the person is likely to use them e.g. Have you taken your tablets? with your own response choices e.g. Yes, No or Can't remember. You can then get emails showing if the response is given and what it is or if no response has been given. I have tried this but am not using this on a regular basis.
If you would like more information please let me know. Its a great device!