AmuseIT is a user-friendly app that stimulates the brain
and promotes conversation among dementia patients, their caregivers, and their
loved ones. This app is designed to help dementia patients engage through over
a thousand simple quiz questions and visual components. Questions and images
serve as effective communication strategies to tap into past memories and spark
conversations. Customization options are also available to accommodate shaky
hands, cognitive levels, and more. The iOS app is only available to download on
the iPad, as it is designed and recommended only for tablet use.
Availability: iOS and Android
App cost: $4.99 on iOS or $3.49 on Android
How does it work?
Put the AmuseIT app, running on an iPad/tablet, into the
hands of the person with dementia. Allow them to make the decision regarding
what topic they would like to look at.
Choose a quiz category and sub category by tapping the
pictures. There is a wide selection of topics to match all interest. You might
be surprised where you discover hidden knowledge.
AmuseIT runs offline, it can’t be resized and the screen
doesn’t rotate, allowing a person with dementia to intuitively use AmuseIt
without unexpected changes in how the images are displayed.
Focus on enjoyment, rather than achievement
Use the questions and image as a conversation starter.
The question level is set automatically for each quiz.
The questions and images tap into memories of the past.
Customize AmuseIT settings to suit the individual user:
·
Shaky hands? Turn the “Single tap answer” off.
·
Reduce the number of questions, to allow for
variations in attention spans.
· Slideshow mode or selecting the “Next question” suits different users.
Website: http://www.amuseit.nz/
