Music has a profound benefit for people with dementia, far beyond entertainment value; it provides a key into improving mental health and agility.
Key features
- The styling is reminiscent of old radios and is instantly recognisable as something which plays music.
- It has been designed to be as easy as possible to operate for people living with dementia.
- Extensive trialling has verified that the operation is highly intuitive and does not require any prior knowledge or memory to start and stop the player.
- comes preloaded with sample music that can be deleted; this sample music is there only to demonstrate that the player is functioning correctly.
- can be uploaded with music of the user's choice
How it works
Lifting the lid automatically starts the music.
Closing the lid stops the music.
Pressing the only visible button skips to the next track
The volume control is found on the base of the device; it can be fixed by friends, family or carers.
The music playlist is set up via USB cable (included). No software required, you just drag and drop. Compatible with Microsoft Windows, Apple ios and Linux. Music format must be mp3.
Power source: mains
Cable length: 1.8 m
Has a headphone jack port.
What’s included
Radio: 1
USB cable: 1
Dimensions: 300 mm x 190 mm x 110 mm
Weight: 1.7 kg
Memory capacity: 4GB
Made in Wales, United Kingdom
What people say
Our products are tested and reviewed by people living with dementia and their carers to make sure they are fit for purpose. We use the feedback to decide which products to stock and to help with the information and advice we give.
The feedback also forms the basis of a regular which may help you to decide if the product is suitable for you.
We encourage customers to review our products so if you decide to make a purchase we would be very pleased if you could add a review.
Is it right for you?
To help you decide if this is the right product for you please read to help people living with dementia.