Hospice IOM trialing memory app for dementia sufferers

The Island's Hospice is trialing an app aimed to improve the wellbeing of those with dementia.

The Memory Lane Games app - created by Bruce Elliott and Peter Quayle - focuses on a variety of subjects, aimed to trigger positive memories.

Now, the Hospice is looking for people aged 65 and over with Dementia (and their carers) to take part in a study to test the app and see if it improves people's quality of life.

Those who take part will be asked to use it, at least once a week, together with their carer.

They'll then have four visits from Hospice researchers over a six month period. 

Anyone interesting in taking part is asked to email research@hospice.org.im or phone 647424, ideally before the end of this month.

Full details of the study and app can be found here.

The app is available for free on the App Store and Google Play.

Research Nurse Rachel Convery explained how the game can be tailored to suit an individuals' needs: