Description
Help your loved one with dementia or Alzheimer's stay connected to family and friends through the power of familiar faces.
Cherished is a dementia care app designed for caregivers supporting loved ones with memory loss, Alzheimer's disease, or other forms of dementia. Transform your iPad or iPhone into a calming, therapeutic photo slideshow that helps your loved one recognize and remember the important people in their life.
WHY CHERISHED?
Dementia and Alzheimer's patients respond powerfully to visual stimuli, especially familiar faces. Cherished creates a peaceful, continuous viewing experience that:
- Reduces anxiety and agitation
- Stimulates memory and recognition
- Provides comfort through familiar faces
- Gives caregivers a helpful daily routine tool
- Creates moments of joy and connection
DESIGNED FOR DEMENTIA CARE
Every feature is thoughtfully designed based on dementia care best practices:
- Large, Clear Photos - Easy to see and recognize
- 20-Second Display - Time for recognition and emotional response
- Calming Music - Soothing instrumental background audio
- Auto-Loop Slideshow - Runs continuously for up to 1 hour
- Simple Interface - Easy for caregivers to set up
- Personalized Content - Add family, friends, and caregivers
POWERFUL FEATURES
SET UP IN MINUTES
- Add photos of family, friends, and caregivers
- Label each person with their relationship
- Add personal notes or memory prompts
THERAPEUTIC SLIDESHOW
- Beautiful transitions between photos
- Warm, dementia-friendly color schemes
- Calming background music from Epidemic Sound
- Automatic looping - focus on other care tasks
- 1-hour maximum for safety and routine
PERSONALIZED INTRODUCTION
- Custom greeting with loved one's name and age
- Gentle orientation to current year
- Creates consistent, comforting routine
DAILY CHECK-IN WIDGET
- Home screen reminder for daily viewing
- Track engagement and routine
- Quick-launch from widget
MEMORY CARE BENEFITS
For Dementia & Alzheimer's Patients:
- Facial recognition exercises cognitive function
- Familiar faces reduce confusion and anxiety
- Repetition reinforces memory pathways
- Music therapy enhances mood and comfort
For Caregivers:
- Easy setup - no technical skills required
- "Set and forget" auto-loop
- Peaceful activity during daily routines
- Reduces caregiver stress and burden
For Professional Caregivers:
- Occupational therapy tool
- Reduces behavioral symptoms
- Supports person-centered care
PERFECT FOR
- Early to mid-stage Alzheimer's disease
- Vascular dementia and Lewy body dementia
- Memory care facilities and in-home caregivers
- Adult day programs and respite care
PRIVACY & SECURITY
Your family's privacy is paramount:
- All photos stored locally on device
- No cloud upload or sharing
- No tracking or data collection
- HIPAA-conscious design
FREE VERSION INCLUDES
- Unlimited family and friend profiles
- Up to 3 photos per person
- Auto-loop slideshows (1-hour max)
- Calming background music
- Personalized introduction
- Daily check-in widget
- All core therapeutic features
CREATED WITH LOVE
Cherished was built by a family caregiver who understands the challenges of dementia care. Every feature is designed to make your caregiving journey easier and bring moments of joy to your loved one's day.
Whether you're caring for a parent with Alzheimer's, supporting a spouse with dementia, or working as a professional caregiver, Cherished helps you leverage the therapeutic power of familiar faces and music.
Download Cherished today and create meaningful moments of connection.
Music licensed from Epidemic Sound.