Communication Devices

Communication

Doro Simple Mobile Telephone

Easy to use Mobile Phone with large buttons
Useful for those with memory difficulties, poor coordination or partially sighted
Can dial four identified people, labelled A, B, C and D, with their corresponding name (supplied with sticky labels to write in four names)
Has an SOS button that can call Emergency Services, can be deactivated
It has an emergency call key on the back that will send emergency text message to pre entered numbers.

Where to buy:
www.beachfieldhealthcare.ie
www.homecaretechnologies.ie
Tel: 1890 344 344

Photodect Big Button Picture Memory Cordless Phone

Where to buy:
www.beechfieldhealthcare.ie
Tel: 057 8682304

Choices

This tool aids people when communication is difficult
Helps to identify clients own preferences for: food, clothes, activities, environment, gender of carers, etc.
There are 60 cards for food with photographs
Useful for nursing homes, mats can be photographed and included in care-plans
Includes DVD and short instruction booklet

Where to buy:
www.clairmontplc.com
Tel: 0041 554 8447

Talking Mats

Package contains book, DVD and a mat
This tool was developed by speech therapists and researched with dementia clients
Evidence has shown that this tool enhances the reliability of information given by the person with dementia, their engagement has been noted to improve and conversations lasted longer with less repetition
Mat can be photographed and included in care-plans.

Where to buy:
www.talkingmats.com
Training courses run in Ireland: £160 - £250 for one days, includes packages as part of the course.

A Collection of Books on Communication

A range of books on communication and dementia can be viewed in the library
Communication can become difficult as part of the progression of dementia
Some of these books look at connecting with people through music or creative activities

Picture Base Dialler