Living Well with Dementia – Apps

Google Calendar is a time-management and scheduling calendar service developed by Google. This app allows users to create and edit events. This is a free app

It’s Done! is an app for iPhone that is tailored to help people remember tasks more easily. The app has the ability to categorize tasks based on time and importance. There are reminder alarms for time-sensitive tasks, and notes for additional task information. This is a paid app.

MapHabit is a care management platform that show routines and help people living with dementia move through their day, with step-by-step instructions to get dressed, prepare breakfast, medication reminders, and more. The app also helps doctors, caregivers, and family members stay connected to keep track of updates, wellness, and any gaps in care partnering. This is a paid service.

This free to download app (for Android users only) connects a care partner with their friend or relative who has dementia and allows them to send reminders directly to the other person’s phone. For daily tasks, the user can set repeat reminders that create an alert at the same time each day. The app can also receive pictures and voice messages.

Anylist is a free app that creates and share a grocery shopping list and organize your recipes. The lists can be easily shared to family and friends. Also, individuals can use voice assistant to add items to Anylist.

Fantastical is a calendar app that allows individuals and teams to manage their schedule from anywhere. The app offers other features such as task lists, weather updates, time zone support, and more. The Fantastical app is only available for Apple products.