What is the Dementia Choices Program about?
A Dementia Choices endorsement lets people living with dementia know a product has been designed with their experiences in mind. Endorsed products support people to live as independently as possible with dementia.
Products with the Dementia Choices endorsement provide practical solutions to some of the challenges faced by people living with dementia, including cognitive and sensory impairment.
The Dementia Choices program:
- enables people living with dementia to live as independently as possible
- motivates suppliers and manufacturers to create dementia-inclusive products
- provides a reliable guide to dementia-inclusive products
- supports carers by assisting people with dementia to do things for themselves.
If you’re interested in having your product endorsed by Dementia Choices, contact us today.
Products endorsed by Dementia Choices
mCare Watch by mCare Digital
A 4G SIM-enabled personal emergency smart watch, designed for people who are isolated or vulnerable due to age or a medical condition, but still live independently.
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Mirror RPM by The Creative Printer
An easy-to-use, customisable opaque film that covers mirrors, removing potentially unfamiliar reflections and promoting a more calm, familiar environment.
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Re-frame RPM by The Creative Printer
Quickly cover artwork that may be problematic with vivid art printed on repositionable film. It’s easily mounted onto an existing picture frame and is removable.
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Memory Collage RPM by The Creative Printer
Memory Collage is a simple concept that allows care providers and families to personalise the environment for their patients or loved ones.
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Signage RPM by The Creative Printer
A range of inexpensive, adjustable signs for use at home or in residential and clinical care settings. These signs can be placed and moved to adapt to changing needs.
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Sway D2 TT Toilet Seat by Pressalit
Specifically made for people with dementia, this two-tone seat with soft-close function provides better visual definition and reduces noise. The Sway D2 TT toilet seat is practical and familiar.
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Bedroom
In this very personal space, it’s important that it exudes a feel that’s unique to the person. Personal items, photographs of memories and touches of colour can all bring a sense of comfort and familiarity.
Dementia-enabling furniture such as floor rugs, chairs, cupboards and beds are also important, and Dementia Choices products should support people to make choices more easily. For example, wardrobes can be designed to provide easy access or storage based on seasonal wear.
Bathroom
In the bathroom, more than anywhere, people living with dementia need to recognise the function of each feature. Modern design, though attractive, tends to hide functionality. This can make independent living difficult for people with dementia.
Strong, easily distinguishable features help people with dementia identify key fittings, even at night. Fittings should be as home-like as possible and ease of use is essential. Water can be temperature controlled and plugs optimised to stop accidental flooding.
Living & dining
The heart of the home, this is where most people have their meals, watch TV and enjoy some quiet time. Dementia-inclusive furniture designed to promote safety and independence needs to be easily recognisable and, in a care setting, look like furniture found at home.
Colour and texture is important, as is ease of sitting and standing from chairs and sofas. Shape, contrast and tone all need to be taken into consideration before the layout is decided.
Kitchen
Participating in kitchen activities may be important for people living with dementia. The familiar, purposeful activities can support a feeling of independence and stimulate appetite.
Dementia Choices kitchen products should be designed to support participation while subtly managing risks. Remote switches, gas alert alarms and built-in fail safes are all useful.
Yard
Dementia Choices supports people living with dementia to continue to use outdoor spaces as they always have done by providing products that enable everyday activities, such as:
- Enjoying the patio for meals, socialising or reading
- Walking around in the space, and
- Using watering hoses and gardening tools.