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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
  • For more information please view here
Where to buy:
  • www.homecaremedicalsupplies.ie
  • www.unforgettable.org

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Photodect Big Button Picture Memory Cordless Phone
  • Loud Ringer
  • 10 Large pictures, that will dial direct to who the picture represents
  • Phonebook with up to 50 numbers
  • Good for people with memory difficulties or poor coordination
  • For more information please view here
Where to buy:
  • www.murrays.ie
  • www.livingmadeeasy.org.uk


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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
  • For more information please view here
Where to buy:
www.clairmontplc.com



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Talking Mats
  • Communication tool for when communication is difficult
  • 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.

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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

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Corded and Cordless Photo Phone
  • Helping the person with dementia to stay connected to the world around them is important.
  • Hearing Aid Compatibility and loud ringer and receiver volume make it a perfect solution for people with hearing impairment.
  • Handset features 4 one-touch photo keys so that a person living with dementia can easily connect with a loved one simply by pressing a button.
Where to Buy:
www.unforgettable.org
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