Dementia & Alzheimer

Dementia & Alzheimer’s Aids for Everyday Support

Practical aids for meaningful activities, calmer routines, easier mealtimes and everyday support for people with dementia and their carers.

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Activities For Dementia Patients

Activities For Dementia Patients

For Carers

For Carers

Eating & Drinking

Eating & Drinking

Dementia & Alzheimer’s Aids for Daily Living Australia

Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease can affect memory, communication, coordination, behaviour and familiar daily routines. The right support products can make some activities easier while helping the person maintain comfort, dignity and involvement in everyday life.

This category helps you explore dementia aids by practical need. Browse activities for engagement, dementia clock and video phones, doll and pet therapy, carer support products, and eating and drinking aids designed for changing abilities.

 

How to choose the right dementia aid

Start with the part of the day or activity that has become difficult.

  • If the person needs enjoyable ways to stay occupied and involved, explore Activities for Dementia Patients.
  • If they respond positively to nurturing, touch or animal companionship, consider Doll & Pet Therapy.
  • If you are supporting someone at home or in residential care and need practical assistance, browse For Carers.
  • If meals have become difficult because of reduced grip, coordination, vision or attention, look at Eating & Drinking aids.

Choose products that match the person’s current interests and abilities. A simple, familiar aid is often easier to introduce than a product with too many features or instructions.

 

Dementia & Alzheimer’s aid guide

Activities for Dementia Patients

Meaningful activities provide structure, encourage participation and create opportunities for connection. This section includes sensory products, games, puzzles and familiar activities suited to different stages of cognitive change. But also dementia clocks and video phones to stay connected.

The best activity is one the person can enjoy without feeling tested or corrected. Consider their past interests, current concentration and preferred level of assistance.

Doll & Pet Therapy

Therapy dolls and lifelike companion pets offer a familiar object to hold, care for or interact with. Some people find this type of sensory companionship comforting, particularly when they have enjoyed caring for children or animals in the past. 

These products should be introduced respectfully and without pressure. They will not appeal to everyone, so observe the person’s response and preferences.

For Carers

Caring for someone with dementia involves managing routines, communication, personal care and safety throughout the day. This section brings together practical products that make common care tasks more organised and manageable.

Carer support aids should benefit both the person receiving care and the person assisting them. Look for solutions that simplify routines without unnecessarily restricting independence.

Eating & Drinking

Dementia can affect appetite, coordination, grip, visual perception and the ability to recognise food or utensils. Suitable mealtime aids make eating and drinking easier and reduce frustration.

This section includes Easy-grip cutlery, high contrast crockery, scoop bowls and plates, non-slip tableware and spill-proof cups designed to support more independent eating and drinking.

 

Who can benefit from this category?

These products are intended for people living with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of cognitive decline.

They may also be useful for family members, carers, aged care workers, occupational therapists and disability support professionals looking for practical ways to support daily routines, engagement, comfort and mealtimes.

The most appropriate product depends on the person’s abilities, preferences, home environment and stage of dementia. Needs will change over time, so review whether the product remains useful and comfortable.

 

NDIS and dementia support

Some dementia aids and Independent Living Aids may be NDIS eligible when they relate directly to an eligible participant’s disability, functional needs and approved plan goals.

Suitable products may support daily living, communication, participation, eating, emotional regulation or carer assistance. Funding is not automatic and will depend on the individual plan and circumstances.

BetterCareMarket is a Registered NDIS Provider. Speak with your occupational therapist, support coordinator or plan manager if you need help confirming whether a product is suitable for your goals and funding arrangements.

 

Takeaway

Start with the person, not the diagnosis. Choose dementia aids that reflect their interests, abilities and daily needs, then adjust the support as those needs change.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions about BetterCareMarket's Dementia & Alzheimer:

Useful products can include visual reminders, simple activities, companion pets, easy grip tableware and practical aids for carers. Start with the routine or activity that currently causes the most difficulty.
Choose activities based on the person’s past interests and current abilities. Simple puzzles, music, sorting tasks, sensory products, familiar household activities and creative projects may encourage participation without placing pressure on memory.
Look for an activity that feels familiar, has simple steps and can be completed without right or wrong answers. Avoid activities that are too childish, complicated or likely to cause frustration.
Some people find therapy dolls soothing and enjoy holding, dressing or caring for them. Others may have no interest. Introduce the doll naturally and let the person decide whether they want to interact with it.
Dementia companion pets are lifelike animals designed to provide sensory interaction without the responsibilities of caring for a real pet. Some models respond to touch with movement or sound.
No. A companion pet may suit someone who has a positive connection with animals, but it may confuse or upset another person. Consider their history, preferences and reaction before continuing to use it.
Helpful options can include high contrast plates, scoop bowls, non-slip mats, easy grip cutlery and cups that are easier to hold. The right choice depends on whether the main difficulty is grip, coordination, vision, attention or swallowing.
High contrast between the food, plate and table can make food easier to identify for some people with visual perception changes. Choose strong contrast rather than relying on one specific plate colour for every person.
Practical products may help with routines, mealtimes, engagement and organisation. The most useful aid is one that solves a specific daily challenge and is straightforward for both the person and their carer to use.
Some products may be NDIS eligible when they are related to an eligible participant’s disability needs and approved goals. General household items or products unrelated to disability support may not be funded. Check with your plan manager, support coordinator or occupational therapist.