Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve written about different simple music players which may benefit individuals with dementia and more. Another available music-playing option is Arthur the Musical Teddy Bear. Arthur the Musical Teddy Bear is designed specifically to meet the needs of people with Alzheimer’s, dementia, autism, and more. It comes preloaded with […]
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iGuerburn Simple Music Player
Many studies show that music can improve the quality of life for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Last week I wrote about the Simple Music Player, which is an easy-to-use music-playing solution for individuals with Alzheimer’s and more. Another available option is the iGuerburn Simple Music Player. Before diving into the details […]
Simple Music Player for Dementia
Research suggests that listening to or singing songs can provide emotional and behavioral benefits for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. Many of these individuals, however, have a hard time trying to operate modern music-playing equipment. This is where the Simple Music Player may come in handy. The Simple Music Player has […]
Carepool – Transportation for individuals with disabilities
Finding transportation can be rather challenging for individuals with disabilities. Carepool is a company that aims to help individuals get to doctors’ appointments, jobs, and more. John Massey founded Carepool after hearing of his grandmother’s difficulties with transportation. According to the company’s website: “We aim to empower lives to the highest level of independence possible. […]
Dose Flip Smart Medication Dispenser
We’ve written about different medication dispensers such as the Hero Smart Pill Dispenser. Another available option is Dose Flip, which is a portable smart pill box. It can be set up to match an individual’s medication schedule, to ensure they receive the correct medications at the right times. At the scheduled time, the Dose Flip […]
Rollova 2.0 Digital Ruler
Whether you’re measuring space in your living room to make sure a couch fits, or to see how wide a shirt is, people mostly use a tape measure for these tasks. However, tape measures (or rulers, etc.) are manual and require using both hands. If you’re looking for a newer, easier way to measure something, […]