Binatone PB10 Picture Dialler
Binatone PB10 Picture Dialler
Useful for those with memory difficulties, poor vision or dexterity
Operates on its own or can be connected to any home phone
12 Photo Direct Dial Buttons
Hands-free speaker phone with volume control
Battery back up
Ringer on/off switch.
Where to buy:
https://www.amazon.co.ukTalking Mats
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, includes packages as part of the course.Choices
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 8447Photodect Big Button Picture Memory Cordless Phone
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
Where to buy:https://www.nrs-uk.co.uk
Tel + 44 845 121 8111Doro Simple Mobile Telephone
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.homecaretechnologies.ie
Tel: 1890 344 344Alternatives available from:
www.alzproducts.co.uk
Tel : +44 24 7642 2224
https://www.nrs-uk.co.uk/
Tel + 44 845 121 8111Project Office:
Living Well with Dementia
c/o Southside Partnership
Old Post Office, Main Street
Blackrock, Co. Dublin
Tel: 086 041 8450
Email: info@livingwellwithdementia.ieProject Lead:
Margaret Collins
Tel: 01 236 5200
Email: margaret.collins3@hse.ieProject Co-ordinator:
Mary Spain
Tel: 086 041 8450
Email: mspain@livingwellwithdementia.ieActivities & Administration:
Angie Lennon
Tel:087 101 0106
Email: angela.lennon@sspship.ie