Lately, it has become increasingly difficult for my Mother to reach my sister and me by phone.  She gets confused about how to find our numbers and how to actually dial the phone.  We tried to solve the problem by posting our cell numbers near her phone, but over time she removed the information and we would be back to square one.Memory Phone and Answering Machine

While perusing The Alzheimer’s Store catalogue (www.alzstore.com), I found a solution to our problem.  They sell a phone that has 3 pushbuttons and each pushbutton has a place for a picture.  After some programming was complete (thanks to my sister), the push buttons were aligned with our pictures and respective cell numbers!  Now, all my Mother has to do is push one of our pictures and the phone automatically dials our cell phone.  My Mother loves it and has been able to work it easily.  
 
The phone also features a button to increase the volume in the earpiece and an extra loud ringer option.  It includes a very easy to operate answering machine too – that clearly indicates when a message is present. 

The phone has helped my family stay connected and has given my Mother a measure of independence she was close to losing.  I am thankful that this product and others like it are addressing the needs of Alzheimer’s patients.

You can find the Memory Phone with a built-in Answering Machine at The Alzheimer’s Store as well as other products that can make life for caregivers and seniors a little bit easier.