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Dementia Home Safety

For families supporting a loved one living with dementia at home.

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Dementia Home Safety

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Small changes reduce a lot of confusion. Start with orientation, wandering safety, and one calming activity.

  1. 1.

    Large Day-Date-Time Dementia Clock

    $59.00 · Ease 5/5

    For clear, simple orientation to time and day.

  2. 2.

    GPS Tracker for Wandering Safety (Jiobit / AngelSense style)

    $129.00 · Ease 4/5

    For knowing where a loved one who wanders actually is.

  3. 3.

    Door & Window Exit Alarms with Caregiver Pager

    $44.99 · Ease 5/5

    For a quiet alert when someone leaves the bedroom or the house.

  4. 4.

    Smart Water Leak & Stove Shutoff Safety Device

    $249.00 · Ease 3/5

    For the peace of mind that the stove won't stay on.

  5. 5.

    Fidget Activity Blanket for Restless Hands

    $34.99 · Ease 5/5

    For calming, purposeful activity for restless hands.

  6. 6.

    One-Button Music Player with Preloaded Playlists

    $129.00 · Ease 5/5

    For familiar music at one button-press — no menus or apps.

  7. 7.

    RAZ Memory Cell Phone (Photo-Dial, Caregiver-Managed)

    $349.00 · Ease 5/5

    For a phone with only the people they know — no apps to get lost in.

  8. 8.

    EziMedPil Automatic Pill Dispenser (28-Day, 6 Alarms)

    $99.99 · Ease 4/5

    For reducing missed doses, double doses, and caregiver worry around medication timing.

As dementia progresses, needs change. Revisit this checklist every 3–4 months.

Educational recommendations only — not medical advice. Private pay via Amazon Associates. Prepared by Connected Care Living: connectedcareliving.com