A free app to help with dementia queries

How do you deal with a parent who is always accusing you of stealing from him/her?
That’s a common question asked by many sons and daughters caring for a parent with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. The accusation scenario could just as easily be replaced with: who won’t eat their food, who refuses to shower, who curses at me or who doesn’t recognize me.
While the situation at hand may differ from day to day and from person to person, the core question remains:


How do I deal?
An App Designed to Help You Deal
We created the Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias Daily Companion App as a pocket guide to help get you through all the dementia care situations you likely never dreamed you’d have to face.
You can download this free app now so when you have a question about the best way to handle a situation, you’ll have quick, helpful tips from experts and other caregivers instantly at your fingertips.
App Overview & Features
The Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias Daily Companion is a mobile app available for download at no cost in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. It offers immediate advice with close to 500 searchable tips and practical solutions to help deal with behaviours and situations related to Alzheimer’s and other dementias.


Features include:
25 topic categories containing close to 500 searchable pieces of advice from experts and other caregivers regarding:
Behaviours and situations
Emotional support
Helpful resources
“Ask a Question” submission form if you can’t find the answer you’re looking for
Functionality to share advice from your own experience for the benefit of other caregivers
A built-in rating system for users to provide feedback on each tip so caregivers benefit from others’ insight and evaluation of the advice
Access to free Alzheimer’s and other dementias caregiver resources and training materials
Ability to access all of the solutions and tips without Internet connectivity
The creation of this FREE app is to offer another form of support for family’s living with dementia. I hope anyone who has read this article will feel free to call up and have a chat with us at Home Instead, Marlinstown Office Park or alternatively you can contact us on 044 93 85260 or visit www.homeinstead.ie