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Five assistive products for people affected by dementia
Check out the five most popular products from our online shop for people affected by dementia, designed to help with day-to-day challenges for people living with dementia.
Our assistive products have been designed to support people with dementia to remain comfortable in their homes, and to encourage independence. The range includes products for carers too, helping to improve wellbeing for everyone affected by dementia.
The products featured on our online shop are tested and reviewed by people with dementia and their carers, to make sure we’re bringing you the best selection.
The five best-selling items in our online shop right now
1. Talking Time Pal clock
The Talking Time Pal clock has been a best seller for many years. It’s extremely compact and handy, and allows the user to clearly hear the time and date anywhere. All you have to do is press a button to hear the time and date in a loud, clear voice. It can be worn on the keychain, comes with a lanyard and easily fits into a pocket.
Price: £16.49 (VAT relief price £13.74)
2. Doro Leva X10 mobile phone
The Doro Leva X10 mobile phone is a super simple, easy-to-use phone. It's ideal for people living with dementia, or with dexterity issues, who would benefit from a simpler, safer and more user-friendly phone experience.
It’s easy to hold, hear and make calls with and can also limit incoming calls to trusted and authorised callers only. Four large and clearly labelled speed dial buttons make it easy to reach frequent contacts without having to navigate any menus. It’s 4G enabled with Bluetooth, WiFi and GPS and is hearing aid compatible.
Price: £16.49 (VAT relief price £13.74)
3. Get Up in the Night Sensor Light
Don’t trip or fall when you get up in the night with the Get Up in the Night Sensor Light. The bright strip LED light comes on if it’s dark and movement sets off its motion sensor, turning off again after 30 seconds. It can be placed alongside a person’s bed so that it comes on when they get up in the night and in many other places in the home.
The sensor light can help people with dementia avoid unnecessary injury from trips or falls in the night.
Price: £16.99
4. Droplet reminder hydration set
The Droplet reminder hydration set reduces the risk of dehydration simply by encouraging you to drink. The sophisticated electronic smart base plays friendly pre-set or personalised voice messages and has friendly reminder lights, encouraging you to drink to help maintain healthy hydration levels.
It can be used with either a tumbler or mug provided, which have both been designed for people who have problems with dexterity, vision and perception. Also included is a flow control lid to provide drinking support and help prevent spills.
Price: £29.95
5. Idem Smart Clock
The Idem is a smart reminder clock which can help people living with dementia to stay oriented, independent and connected to family and friends.
Family or caregivers can remotely manage reminders, messages (including photos), notes and events in real-time via Idem's easy-to-use free app. Additional functions allow the user to respond to alerts and notify the users on the app if a reminder hasn't been seen or followed. The clock features a large, clear display showing the time, date, day of the week and time of day, making orientation simple and reducing confusion.
Michael Booth, who is living with dementia, has written a blog post on the Idem smart reminder clock. Read his 5 star review.
Price: £268.88 (VAT relief price £224.07)
Prices correct as of April 2026.
Things to consider before you make a purchase
Did you know that many of our products can be purchased at a cheaper price with VAT relief? People living with dementia and those caring for them are eligible and can access savings of 20%. Read more about VAT relief.
Visit our online shop
You can see a much wider range of assistive products on our online shop, or download a digital version of our latest assistive products catalogue. For help and product advice, you can also call our shop customer care team on 0333 366 0035 (local rate).
Assistive products should enhance and enable independence, however, they do have the potential to produce less positive outcomes.
For example, if a product is misused it may replace human contact with the person with dementia, or restrict rather than enhance their freedom of movement.
Some people might even find that the very presence of the product reminds them about their memory problems, which can cause distress.
Before buying products, it is advisable to contact an occupational therapist or GP, or the local authority social services department. Your local social services department may be able to supply you with some of the products we sell, so check with your local office to see whether they can.
Even if they can’t provide the products, the person with dementia may be eligible for a needs assessment, help in finding the best product or financial assistance.