Must-Have Dementia Apps For Seniors with Dementia

Living with dementia brings unique challenges, but today’s technology offers gentle, practical support that can make daily life feel easier, brighter, and more connected. Whether you're living with dementia or caring for someone who is, the right app can bring joy, stimulate the mind, and encourage independence in small, meaningful ways.

From calming wellness tools to brain-training games and helpful daily planners, we’ve explored the best dementia-friendly apps and games available today. Many are fun, easy to use, and designed to fit naturally into everyday routines.

Read on to find the ones that suit you or your loved one best.

MindMate

MindMate is a health and wellness app that offers free brain games and personalised daily workouts that help sharpen cognitive skills for seniors.

The app allows users to plan daily activities, learn about healthy ageing, discover nutritious recipes, play interactive games, and read informative articles.

It is ideal for individuals focused on healthy ageing, with a family history of cognitive decline, or experiencing memory problems such as dementia and Alzheimer’s. MindMate is based on world-leading science and exercises the brain with fun and interactive games designed to challenge speed, memory, problem-solving, and attention.

Download it from the App Store (for Apple devices) or Google Play (for Android devices).

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Breethe

The Breethe app is designed to support individuals in their daily struggles with anxiety, stress, sleep, and other challenges that come with being human. Known as the "friendliest wellness app," Breethe aims to integrate wellness practices into your everyday life rather than adding more to your to-do list. With a touch of humour, the app provides a personalised experience to help you find peace and balance. Breethe strives to be the highlight of your day, making wellness accessible and enjoyable anytime and anywhere.

While a free version provides access to a limited selection of content (including meditations and sleep music), a premium subscription unlocks the full library of content and features. 

Download it from the App Store (for Apple devices) or Google Play (for Android devices).

BetterHelp

BetterHelp is a therapy platform that strives to provide accessible, affordable, and convenient professional therapy to anyone facing life's challenges. As the largest platform of its kind in the world, BetterHelp offers a wide range of licensed, accredited, and experienced therapists who specialise in addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, relationships, trauma, and grief. Clients receive the same professionalism and quality that they would expect from an in-office therapist, but with the added benefit of communicating with their therapist at their convenience and in their preferred manner.

Costs range from $65 to $100 per week and $260-$400 monthly (based on factors such as your location, referral source, preferences, therapist availability and any applicable discounts or promotions that might apply) to have sessions with a qualified therapist.

To access BetterHelp, visit their website or download their app, then create an account by providing basic information, such as your email address and a password. After signing up, you'll be matched with a therapist based on your needs and preferences.

Lumosity

Lumosity is a widely used brain training program that offers memory, flexibility, and other cognitive exercises. The Lumosity app is designed for people of all ages and skill levels, and it recognises that each person's brain is unique and adapts to their strengths and weaknesses.

The app includes engaging games that train cognitive skills such as memory, attention, problem-solving, and processing speed. It also provides detailed insights and feedback on cognitive performance. Lumosity offers new games daily to keep the user challenged and provides progress tracking to help maintain the brain training habit.

Lumosity offers both free and paid subscription options. The free version provides access to a limited selection of games and features, while the premium subscription unlocks the full suite of games, progress tracking, and personalised training programmes.

To access Lumosity, you can visit their website or download the mobile app for your device.

If you’re looking for more free problem-solving games for a loved one with dementia, why not browse our free dementia-friendly puzzle and quiz activities? Simply sign up for free access.

Iridis

Iridis is a cutting-edge app developed through a collaboration between Space Group and the University of Stirling Dementia Services Development Centre. The app promotes a better quality of life for individuals with dementia by implementing dementia design principles in homes, care facilities, workplaces, and public buildings.

Iridis is a digital version of the Dementia Design Audit Tool, which provides expert guidance on dementia design. Good design has been shown to enable people with dementia and age-related impairments to remain independent for longer and enjoy a better quality of life. Iridis aims to support people in achieving these goals.

The IRIDIS app has a free version available for homeowners to assess the dementia-friendliness of their homes. It provides advice on improving environments for people with dementia, focusing on aspects like lighting, furniture, colour contrast, and noise reduction. There's also a paid professional version aimed at industry professionals in dementia care design and healthcare. This version offers more detailed services and is priced at £14.99 for a one-month subscription or £52.99 for six months.

Witty Words

Witty Words is an innovative word game created for seniors to prevent Alzheimer's and dementia while having fun. Scientific studies have confirmed that word games and crosswords effectively enhance cognitive abilities in later years.

Witty Words features stunning landscape themes and novel words to improve problem-solving skills and provide entertainment. The game encourages brain training, helping senior adults have fun, explore, and age healthily. By playing Witty Words, seniors can challenge their minds, earn points and collect achievements. The game is specially designed for older adults, ensuring they are never bored and continuously improving their vocabulary and brain functions.

The app is free to download and play, but includes advertisements. A one-time in-app purchase is available to remove these ads.

Download it from either the Google Play Store for Android devices or the Apple App Store for iPhones and iPads.

Loved ones with dementia may enjoy our free Wonderful Word Play activity or this crossword activity. Simple sign up for free access.

Dementia apps can help boost quality of life

Technology provides innovative dementia care with apps and games that improve cognitive function, promote social engagement, and offer progress tracking. These tools boost quality of life, promoting purpose and independence.

Browse our range of thoughtfully designed dementia products today. We offer everything from games, jigsaw puzzles and dementia gifts to reminiscence aids and music players to help spark joy and a sense of purpose.