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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]for dementia:

- bed alarm (cord that makes a LOUD sound if it gets pulled out of the device and they get out or fall out of a of bed/wheelchair/chair)
- baby proofing everywhere with pool noodles, corner covers, etc.
- fake remotes that don't do anything
- door alarms
- Spotify playlist with their favorite songs
- Chromecast to easily cast their favorite movies 
- fake phone that doesn't really do anything 
- discrete baby monitors with night vision/audio/two way talk bonus for ones that track breathing
- wearable bluetooth thermometer for illnesses (Masimo)
- swivel seat cushion (good for car)
- grippy socks (not just for hospitals)
- adaptive clothing that they can't get off like nice looking jumpsuits
- for Catholic peeps: daily rosary podcast,  mass on EWTN 3x a day or equivalent depending on religion 
- OT cards and visual schedules for autism also works well for aphagia 
- kids chocolate fluoride toothpaste with baby toothbrush if they stop liking mint
- dementia dishware (red with a lip to make it easier to self-feed) along with special straws that make it easier to sip out of (keeps liquid in it)[/quote]

I’m dealing with a lot of the above now and it just absolutely amazes me how life comes full circle.  If we weren’t on the elderly forum most of the above advice would be perfect for young children.[/quote]

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