Technology makes impact on our daily life, and
it may help to manage the Alzheimer’s symptoms better in some areas than any
other conventional tools and arrangements. Starting with this publication, we
are going to present some applications, specifically developed for iPhone and
other portable Apple devices, which will help in some areas of daily life. Some
of them are specifically developed for Alzheimer’s and Dementia patients, while
others have useful features, you may benefit from.
We will start this section, presenting
collection of small applications, developed by Healthful Apps.
With special Alzheimer’s Apps collection,
consisting of 15 small utilities, the Alzheimer’s community has a potentially
powerful tool at their disposal to help improve the quality of life for those
with the disease as well as their caregivers. Alzheimer’s Apps identifies apps
that may improve the quality of life for those who have some form of dementia
by featuring apps that calm, engage, and/or lift spirits.
The goal is to leverage these app-inspired activities resulting in an improved interaction with caregivers and visitors. Grandchildren, for example, can find familiar music, games, or activities in apps that can be enjoyed together perhaps stimulating discussion by one who is normally less communicative.
The last apps listed can be tried with persons with advanced dementia, as apps that are responsive to one's touch tend to generate interest.
The goal is to leverage these app-inspired activities resulting in an improved interaction with caregivers and visitors. Grandchildren, for example, can find familiar music, games, or activities in apps that can be enjoyed together perhaps stimulating discussion by one who is normally less communicative.
The last apps listed can be tried with persons with advanced dementia, as apps that are responsive to one's touch tend to generate interest.
ElderGadget
recommends four such programs that may benefit seniors with Alzheimer’s and
dementia.
Koi Pond - Koi Pond has to be
experienced to be believed. Once the app is opened and the volume up, you can
see and hear these peaceful, beautiful fish swimming. Be sure to put your
finger in the “water” and watch the koi react.
Art Gallery
- Our
love and appreciation of art stays with us, even in dementia. Familiar artists
and styles can evoke the same feelings they did before, bringing a sense of joy
or nostalgia to the user.
Serena - After creating a
playlist and choosing a song, download and open the Serena app, which will
search for and display the lyrics to those songs. This may trigger familiarity
among the user.
Photo
Labeler – It’s an easy way to label family photos. The Photo Labeler is a handy
tool to have when sitting with visitors and caregivers.
Note that iPhone apps can be developed or recommended by virtually
anyone, ranging from doctors who specialize in Alzheimer’s care to the average
teenager. These apps are not guaranteed to benefit an Alzheimer sufferer, but
may help trigger memories and familiar activities, especially for those in the
earlier stages of dementia or any memory-loss disease.
Cost: $0.99
