Relish - Simple Portable DAB/FM Radio and Music Player for Seniors, those with Dementia and Alzheimer’s or Visually Impaired – Large Buttons, Simple Design, Easy to Use

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If the elderly person has good mobility can move around the house and maybe even outside quite easily, a lightweight and compact radio is a great choice. That way, they can carry it around with them from room to room. There’s no point in buying a bulky radio if you can only listen to it when you are sitting in one corner of your house.

Deepness is a not-for-profit organisation, run by people living with dementia and cognitive impairment for people living with dementia and cognitive impairment. Our governance is ultimately held by our membership, people living with dementia and is exercised at the AGM through the approval of both our ongoing strategy and the election of the board. The volume can be easily controlled with its dedicated volume knob. Similarly, the radio has a knob for listening to AM or FM stations, or turning the unit off completely. You have a physical or mental impairment which has a long-term and substantial adverse effect upon your ability to carry out everyday activities Look closely at how the radio is tuned. Does it have a knob that needs turning, a tuning wheel, or maybe a digital keypad for directly entering the frequency. Think about the senior using the radio and what the best option for them would be. Age UK North Tyneside offer a wealth of dementia support in North Tyneside, from our expert Admiral Nurses to our range of stimulating and inclusive Dementia Activities. To find out more about the support available near you, call us on 0191 280 8484 or get in touch online.Ease of use is a critical feature for seniors who aren’t techy. 2. When It Comes to Buttons, Bigger is Better You can also enjoy Sound Memories Radio, which is a d ementia-friendly station based in west Wales run by and for older people. The station specialises in helping carers, activity coordinators and family members create reminiscence resources by sharing their life stories through a ‘Digital Life Story Channel’ and by collating an ‘Environmental Sound Map’ of the places that presenters have lived all their lives. Howard Gordon Howard worked in Healthcare for nearly 20 years before his diagnosis of Alzheimer's in March 2017. It goes without saying that the ideal radio for a patient who suffers from dementia will need to have a simple design. Every aspect of the radio needs to be easily found and recognizable. Of course, there can be a thing as something being too simple, as this can cause confusion if something is not easily found.

Deepness Dementia Media...Deepness and pleased to announce our third 100/6000 Gathering, 14th & 15th November 2023. Joyce was worried about the battery draining, since the button on top only mutes the player rather than turning it off fully. However, Oli said Ravencourt will look into changing this while making other final tweaks to the design. It has proved a valuable, some would say invaluable, instant resource to bring moments of joy to every day. This has been recognised by the care industry with the honour of two awards.

Deepness Dementia Radio

The RF-2400D is effectively a tabletop radio powered by an AC adapter, though it can easily become portable due to its ability to be powered by 4 x AA batteries. A convenient carrying handle (which can be folded down) is located at the top of the radio for easy transportation. This little radio puts out great, high quality sound even at loud volumes. You can play your favorite music and shows through the speaker or plug in your favorite headphones and use those instead.favir After my marriage broke down due to the Parkinson's diagnosis I moved to Derby to start a new life with Susan. Susan and I moved to Halkirk in 2020 and got married here in Scotland in 2022. Overall, the Panasonic RF-2400D is a great option for dementia sufferers, as it is a no-frills radio that is extremely easy to use. The classic design breeds a sense of familiarity and will likely feel like something the patient has used in the past. The large numbers and bright tuning indicator are wonderful additions that make this a very accessible radio for dementia patients. We do not charge any extra for delivery but please be aware delivery may take slightly longer than quoted. Republic of Ireland