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Top 5 Helpful Aids for Alzheimer's

by Christine Kennard
for About.com

Created: June 21, 2007

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Helpful aids for Alzheimer's.

1. Levenger Calendar Desk Clock

Levenger Calendar Desk Clock gives you the time and date in one easy-to-read case with large numbers generously spaced over a wide rectangular face $16.95

2. Locator Alarm

Locator Alarms Worn on a tamper resistant belt, the locator alarm stays with the resident to signal his/her exact location. It alerts any staff member of a wandering resident! Audible at distances of up to 125 feet away. Powered by a 9v battery, included. $56.95

3. Ezy Dose Medi Mate Pill Box Timer

Something like the Ezy Dose Medi Mate Pill Box Timer could be useful. It is small a three chambered box but with a clock and timer to alert the person when it is time to take medication. This product may only be useful in the earlier stages of Alzheimer's $25.19

4. Pill Box Weekly-Daily Pill

Pill Box Weekly-Daily Pill Organizes pills by dosage for each part of the day. Individual removable compartments lets you carry the pills you need with you each day. Large visual and braille markings. Firmly locking snaplids. $5.19.

5. VTech/AT&T 915 Big-Button Telephone w/10-Number Speed-Dial *White*

Big Button phone with backlit keypad, visual ringer, battery powered (no AC cord), 10 number speed dial, and extra loud ringer. Extra Large Buttons Lighted Keypad Extra Loud Ringer Visual Ringing Indicator Audio Assist 3 One-Touch Memory. $17.99 - $24.84
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